The Pool of Fire by John Christopher

The Pool of Fire

The Tripods #3

John Christopher

246 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced
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After being held captive in the City of Gold and Lead--the capital, where the creatures that control the mechanical, monstrous Tripods live--Will believes that he's learned everything he needs to know to destroy them. He has discovered the source ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
inspiring 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.78

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