![]() ![]() The worldbuilding is actually quite good, at least in terms of describing the way the world reverted back a few hundred years. That’s what the protagonist, Will, ends up doing, of course, with some comrades of his. However, some people have managed to hide from the Tripods and are Capless, and they seek out boys (but not girls, apparently) who are brave enough to escape society and flee to the White Mountains. The Tripods, giant three-legged metal things, control the humans with Caps, given to them at a coming-of-age ceremony. Rating: 3/5 The White Mountains describes a world where, after an alien (machine?) invasion, society has reverted back to medieval times and are now under the dominion of the Tripods. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end–unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. But for a brief time in each person’s life–in childhood–he is not a slave. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods’ power. ![]() Long ago, the Tripods–huge, three-legged machines–descended upon Earth and took control. The White Mountains, by John Christopher, was published in 1967 by Simon & Schuster. ![]()
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