The White Mountains by John Christopher

The White Mountains

The Tripods #1

John Christopher

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Nobody knows how long it has been since the Tripods came. Nobody remembers life on Earth before they enslaved it. Humans live in scattered farms and villages, kept quiet and obedient by the mind-controlling Caps implanted when they reach their tee...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 31%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.73

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