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tanyabc's review against another edition
2.5
I barely listened to the beginning of this but got sucked in when the romance kicked off, it reached its peak when Diane the Beautiful admitted her love and I thought this would be a five star read for me, but then they got separated and it was left on a cliffhanger or more like "whatever happened to that guy?" ending. Hated it.
palibuchanan's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
What a time capsule of a book, both geologically and sociologically.
nathan_towns's review against another edition
4.0
Some fascinating concepts, especially for 1914. But speaking of that, there is some reaaally problematic language about race in it.
I did enjoy the idea that the inside of the earth’s geography is inverted from the outer world’s.
I did enjoy the idea that the inside of the earth’s geography is inverted from the outer world’s.
queenkath32's review against another edition
adventurous
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, and Kidnapping
drron's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
pulpmonkey66's review against another edition
4.0
I read this years ago, but decided to pick it up again after reading mention of it. In the vein of John Carter, but set in a hollow world within our own. Our hero is David Innes, a competent and heroic man. He and an inventor make their way into Pellucidar and encounter strange creatures, beautiful women and adventure. Solid pulp read from the author of the Barsoom and Tarzan books.
translator_monkey's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun ride. Burroughs was a master at this sort of writing, as were a number of pulp novelists of the day. Is it formulaic? Of course - you don't pick up books of this sort expecting Thackeray. Lots of plot holes, lots of character dynamics that wouldn't fit very well into contemporary life; this type of fiction seems to lend itself to forgiveness of these literary sins. A cracking read.
tobi_22's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
gherlone's review against another edition
3.0
clever story, but the old mores wear on one
the science is full of hand-waving, but so what?? it’s a clever, plausible story that’s a fun read. the turn of the last century paternalism was pretty thick in this one, to the point where it detracts, but it is of its time. the adventure is enjoyable & I guess that counts for the most.
the science is full of hand-waving, but so what?? it’s a clever, plausible story that’s a fun read. the turn of the last century paternalism was pretty thick in this one, to the point where it detracts, but it is of its time. the adventure is enjoyable & I guess that counts for the most.
shelbycassie's review against another edition
4.0
I like the thought Edgar Rice Burroughs puts into his books. If traveling to the center of the Earth were possible, then I can see what he said happening. Constant daylight. No idea of time. Very clever. Hard to believe it was written a hundred years ago.