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The White Mountains

Tripods Series, Book 1

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The White Mountains

By: John Christopher
Narrated by: William Gaminara
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In the first book of John Christopher's classic series, it is the year 2100, and the world is controlled by the machines called Tripods. Life goes on largely as it had in the pre-industrial era, as all of humanity is subject to mental controls that prevent anyone from challenging the established order.

Will, a 13-year-old living in the small English village of Wherton, is looking forward to the transition to adulthood, which will take place on the next "Capping Day" - until a chance meeting with a mysterious Vagrant named Ozymandias sends him on a quest to discover a world beyond the Tripods' control.

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I read this book 20 years ago as a young teen. Despite my fears it has held up amazingly well and serves as an excellent light sci-fi entry for adults with details I had never noticed as a child. The audio performance is spot on and gives a sense of context that I never had on a physical read those years back. Well worth it for anyone seeking to take a break from some heavier audiobooks and looking for an engaging but ultimately lighter experience. Can't wait to jump into book 2 right away.

Engaging story for ypunger and older readers

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I remenber watching this on TV many years ago, and as I recall it wasn't great. I therefore selected this book expecting to be disappointed. But was pleasantly surprised. The story is not particularly clever, or overly original, but is well told and I enjoyed the performance. Good enough for me to think I will move on to the sequels.

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A society under the dominion of unknown beings using enormous metal tripods for transport. The population is kept under control with metal caps that are donned at the age of puberty. Thus the scene is set for a journey undertaken by a boy to reach possible freedom of mind and action.

I read this as a boy, but it hasn't dated.

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Read this book when I was 13. Went through this Audiobook in one day. Awesome memory. Great story.

Childhood memory

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Its well narrated and an interesting and exciting story. Dangerous and captivating without being disturbing.

An engaging sci-fi for older kids/teens

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