Review: Only the first five books in the series (rats!)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2012
Burroughs' Barsoom novels were among the first science fantasy books I read as a child long ago. In fact, I still have all eleven volumes in their original Ballantine Books paperbacks stashed in a box, along with numerous works by Heinlein, Clarke, Asimov, and others from the 1960's and 70's that I can't stand the idea of giving up. At least I know I can read them digitally when I want to. Too bad the entire series isn't part of this set.Burroughs' writing style would be considered comically stereotyped and hackneyed by modern standards, but the themes of chivalry, bravery, and respect for others are timeless - even though they might be considered out of style by modern standards. Some ideas are worth preserving, and IMO these types of stories do that very well.I grew up with these types of stories. I want to make sure my grandson can, too.