The White Mountains by John Christopher

The White Mountains

The Tripods #1

John Christopher

272 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday, he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripods--huge three-legged machines--tha...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 34%
tense 27%
hopeful 20%
dark 17%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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