The novel is filled with suspense created.
The novel, which is narrated by thirteenyear-old Laurie Corday, has immediacy and believability created by a first-person narrator. These aliens use mind control, first through a television program called "The Trippy Show" and, later, through metal caps, to enslave humanity.Īs in the trilogy, a few lone humans fight against the aliens, trying to keep their individuality and freedom. The book chronicles an invasion by "tripods," giant machines with three legs manipulated by aliens. The story of the novel expands on the story told to Will by his Master in The City of Gold and Lead, about how the Masters managed to invade and conquer Earth by using mind control and television. When the Tripods Came, a "prequel" to the trilogy, answers questions posed by the series about the original takeover of Earth by aliens. When the Tripods Came is a prequel to the original The Tripods trilogy, published in 1988 after the cancellation of the TV Series. In addition to receiving a number of awards, it has been translated into many languages and was the basis for a British and American television series. When the Tripods Came (The Tripod series) has 0 reviews and 0 ratings. John Christopher's "Tripod Trilogy" is one of the most popular science fiction series ever written for young readers.
The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.
Preview of When the Tripods Came Summary: The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintian their freedom and ultimately do battle against them.
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