The White Mountains by John Christopher

The White Mountains

The Tripods #1

John Christopher

176 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced
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The White Mountains by John Christopher is a exhilarating and inspiring read that will captivate young adult readers who crave adventure, freedom, and self-discovery, and who will be drawn to the themes of overcoming adversity, finding courage, and fighting against oppression in a world controlled by powerful machines.

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Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday, he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripods--huge three-legged machines--tha...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 1,274 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

tense: 42%

mysterious: 34%

hopeful: 21%

dark: 18%

lighthearted: 13%

emotional: 10%

inspiring: 7%

challenging: 5%

funny: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

58% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

53% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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