Live Blogs Let's Read John Carter of Mars

DrRockopolis2010-12-09 10:18:37

Well, I'm waiting for the train, watching the freight trains go by, and reading ebooks on my phone. I downloaded the first few John Carter Of Mars books from Project Gutenberg to read on my trip, and I figured I'd pass the time by liveblogging them.

I've never read any of Burroughs' work; the closest I've come is watching Disney's Tarzan. Nevertheless, I've heard they were quite good.

This would probably be easier if I had Wifi for my computer and weren't trying to do this on my phone, but I'll give it a shot.

Edit; You know, I've also got the audiobook of the first one from Project Gutenberg, and the narrator has a groovy Scottish accent; I might try that, too.

Edit Edit: Edgar Rice Burroughs' Project Gutenberg Mobile entry; m.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search.mobile/?default_prefix=author_id&sort_order=downloads&query=48

Comments

TheGirlWithPointyEars Since: Dec, 1969

Dec 24th 2010 at 12:01:39 PM

Aha! So he does wake up back on Earth. What an ending, not knowing if he saved his wife, unborn kid, and entire adopted civilization or not! Yeesh.

As I've said, I've definitely enjoyed this! I'll definitely anticipate the next book/installment eagerly. :)

SKJAM Since: Dec, 1969

Dec 24th 2010 at 2:04:46 PM

Burroughs became known for a particular method of keeping relationships romantic with long separations and joyful reunions.

DrRockopolis Since: Dec, 1969

Dec 24th 2010 at 8:57:33 PM

Didn't know that, this is the first Burroughs story I've read.

And yeah, I'm looking forward to the next one; hopefully it won't be a year, like the people back in 1913. XP

Merry Christmas.