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Chessmen of Mars (version 3)

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"Chessmen of Mars" is another thrilling addition to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. The story follows Tara, the princess of Helium, as she is captured and taken to the bustling city of Manator. With war games and deadly chess matches at every turn, Tara must navigate this treacherous city if she has any hope of escaping.

Burroughs does a fantastic job of world-building, bringing the planet of Barsoom to life with vivid descriptions and imaginative creatures. The action is fast-paced and exciting, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Tara is a strong and independent protagonist, making her a great role model for young readers.

While some may find the plot a bit predictable, the captivating storytelling and dynamic characters more than make up for it. Fans of science fiction and fantasy will enjoy this adventure-packed tale of daring escapes and unexpected alliances. Overall, "Chessmen of Mars" is a must-read for fans of the genre and a worthy addition to the Barsoom series.

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In the fifth book in the Barsoom series, Tara of Helium, daughter of John Carter, becomes lost in an unknown area of Mars when her single-seat flier is caught in a rare Martian hurricane. She is first captured by the bizarre and hideous Kaldanes, then the brutal Manatorians, where she is the prize in a tournament of Martian chess, jetan, that is played by live game pieces, and to the death!


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 4 reviews)

Reviewer: - October 6, 2017
Subject: REVIEW: CHESSMAN OF MARS
Awesome book, enjoyed it tremendously, the Narration was really listenable...
Reviewer: - September 29, 2016
Subject: Review chessmen of mars
I enjoyed this book much more then the 2 before it. Sure it's science fiction but it's still fun. The narration was excellent! Standing ovation
Reviewer: - December 10, 2015
Subject: Review chessmen of mars
I enjoyed this book much more then the 2 before it. Sure it's science fiction but it's still fun. The narration was excellent! Standing ovation
Reviewer: - September 17, 2014
Subject: Too much mars?
Maybe I've od'd on the mars chronicles, but, I made it to the second chapter and decided I couldn't handle any more. John and Deja's daughter seems to be extremely spoiled and maybe she overcomes this problem during her adventures. Might come back and listen later, but for now... No need to listen to the repeats of Prelude and chapter one just skip one and go on...once is enough.


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