When the Tripods came

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John Christopher: When the Tripods came (1988, Dutton)

151 pages

English language

Published July 15, 1988 by Dutton.

ISBN:
978-0-525-44397-1
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5 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.

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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.

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  • Science fiction