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The warlord of Mars #3
First published 1963 · 434 pages
A breathless, sword-swinging leap across an alien world fueled by unyielding devotion and pulp spectacle.
What it feels like
Reading this is like stepping into a time machine set to the golden age of pulp adventure. It is a breathless, sword-swinging sprint across a vividly imagined alien landscape, driven by pure, unadulterated heroism. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, dragging you through perilous ice caves and exotic Martian citadels with barely a moment to catch your breath. The prose is grand and unapologetically melodramatic, painting a world of stark contrasts where honor and devotion always clash with absolute villainy. It feels like a Saturday morning serial in the best possible way—earnest, thrilling, and wonderfully escapist. This is a feast for readers who crave classic planetary romance and the sheer, unironic joy of a hero fighting against impossible odds.
- Mood
- thrilling
- exotic
- perilous
- triumphant
- Tone
- earnest
- melodramatic
- heroic
- adventurous
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- unyielding devotion · triumph of honor · exploration of the unknown · good versus evil
- The writing
- Grandiose, slightly archaic pulp prose that prioritizes momentum, vivid spectacle, and dramatic declarations.
- The arc
- A relentless, high-stakes pursuit that culminates in a triumphant and deeply satisfying resolution.
- Who it's for
- Fans of vintage pulp fiction and planetary romance who love unapologetically heroic, swashbuckling adventures.
Content notes
- fantasy violence
- dated cultural depictions
- abduction tropes
About the book
The Warlord of mars is the last book in the trilogy that Mr. Burroughs did not intend to write. The first book being: “The Princess of Mars” and the second being: “The God of Mars”. The book takes up 6 months after “The Princess of Mars” Where our hero Carter is relentless in trying to find his princess and the villain “Thurid” whom has taken her. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. This eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.
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