The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

John Carter risks everything to rescue his wife, Princess Dejah Thoris, from the clutches of his evil adversaries, but he is always just one step behind! His battles cover the face of the red planet, as his quest carries him ultimately to the mysterious northern pole. Will this civilization, submerged in ice, prove fatal to our hero? This is the third of eleven in the popular 'Martian' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Well it is becoming one of my favourites!!!

I can't help but enjoy this book, seemingly an end to a trilogy, despite its many flaws. Apparently, one can get used to the originally eyeball-rolling first-person self-praise.

Book 3 continues after the end of the previous 2, and features non-stop action where John Carter travelled from the south pole to the unexplored north pole, chasing after villains who kidnapped his wife. If anything, the third book is even more exaggerated than the previous two.

The action just kept coming. And I just kept reading and enjoying it, despite a whole host of physically impossible situations and a plethora of convenient conveniences. For example, John Carter survived nine days without food and water.

But I can't help enjoying it, even as my mind registered the unrealistic things. It's like watching a really exciting cartoon. The moment I got that frame of mind, it was enjoyment all the way.

Weakest of the trilogy by far, but still has a few fun moments and memorable fights.

Definitely think I did myself a disservice by having such a big break between reading this and the previous book; I'd forgotten so many of the returning characters and plot points.

Pretty stoked John Carter and Dejah Thoris finally get to spend some time together though. What a friggin' romance. ❤️