What Is The Correct Reading Order Of The John Carter Books?

The chronology feels tricky with all those Barsoom adventures. Are there different reading order opinions among the Edgar Rice Burroughs fans?
2026-07-25 12:49:54
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LuckyVibe
LuckyVibe
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Library copies are a wild card. They might have the old ACE editions with the iconic Frazetta covers, but those sometimes had abridged text or weird ordering. If you're borrowing, you're at the mercy of what's on the shelf. Just enjoy the ride and don't sweat the sequence too much.
2026-07-27 02:44:53
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IvyGarcia
IvyGarcia
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The fandom wiki is your friend. It has detailed summaries and notes on continuity. If you get lost following a particular order, you can always pop over to the wiki for a specific book to see where it fits without spoiling yourself for others. Use it as a companion, not a crutch.
2026-07-27 15:50:49
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LauraWood
LauraWood
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I attempted to make a spreadsheet. It was a dark time. Color-coded by protagonist, timeline dates, publication year... I looked up and three hours had vanished. My conclusion? Read the first three. If you're still hooked, close your eyes and pick one from the remaining eight. The variance in quality is part of the charm. You might hit a dull one, then a masterpiece like 'The Chessmen of Mars'.
2026-07-29 00:10:41
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EmmaPrice
EmmaPrice
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The audiobook narrator for the first three, Gene Engene, is fantastic. He captures that old-school, melodramatic pulp tone perfectly. If you go the audio route, listen to those three in order, then you can switch to other narrators for the later books without missing a beat. The performance adds so much to the experience.
2026-07-29 18:30:45
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EliHayes
EliHayes
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Think of it like the 'Star Wars' original trilogy vs. prequels debate. Some fans insist on 'Machete Order' for the films. The John Carter books have their own 'Machete Order'—maybe skip the weaker middle entries on a first read to preserve the thrill. There's no consensus, which means you get to decide what's best for you.
2026-07-31 03:33:31
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Waiting for someone to post a fancy infographic with arrows and a timeline. That would finally settle this debate. Until then, I'll just lurk and read the arguments.

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7 Réponses2026-07-25 17:19:25
Oh wow, this takes me back. I read them all out of order from my grandpa's basement collection. The musty smell of those old paperbacks is part of the memory. I think I started with 'Swords of Mars' because it had the coolest cover. Took me ages to piece the story together. It was a fun puzzle, but not the ideal way. Do yourself a favor and start with 'A Princess of Mars'. Your understanding will be linear, not a jigsaw.

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I found an old, musty copy in my attic. The smell of aged paper added to the atmosphere. Cracking open 'A Princess of Mars' felt like uncovering a secret history of sci-fi. The physical experience of reading that specific edition made following the proper order feel like a ritual. I sought out the sequels in similar old editions to keep the feeling going. It became less about just the story and more about the artifact of the story. If you have the chance, finding a vintage paperback can make starting the series a special event.

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This question makes me want to re-read the whole series now. The books have this wonderful, episodic feel where each one is a new adventure on Barsoom. The movie tried to give that a more traditional three-act structure, which meant borrowing from the later lore early on. Honestly, the reading order is straightforward—just go by publication date. The internal chronology is a bit wibbly-wobbly, but it's not crucial to enjoy them.

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