When the Tripods Came

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John Christopher: When the Tripods Came (2013, Simon & Schuster, Limited)

160 pages

English language

Published Nov. 10, 2013 by Simon & Schuster, Limited.

ISBN:
978-1-4814-0913-1
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4 stars (2 reviews)

Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps.

John Christopher is a pseudonym of Sam Youd.

14 editions

More than just an add-on

5 stars

I liked this prequel better than the original Tripods trilogy. I can relate more to the main characters and have a better understanding of their actions than in the other books. The story has a better flow and is more concise. One of the few cases where an "add-on" to an existing story actually adds value.

Subjects

  • Children's fiction
  • Science fiction