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    Default The Tripods Collection

    Courtesy of an Amazon ad I noticed that there is a set of Tripod books available by an author named John Christopher. I am pretty sure you can get them for Kindle or Kobo too if you do not want hard copies. I have not read them so cannot comment or review but I am thinking they would be worth checking out. Has anyone seen these?

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    I have never read the books but I think it was the BBC who dramatised the first two novels and never finished the story. This was when I was much younger. I think it was a good story but it is difficult to remember. They are childrens books so please bear that in mind.

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    I did not know they were children's books but I guess if you get them young ...... T&T players of tomorrow?

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    I read them decades ago. Teen fiction. The story was captivating back when I was a teen. Perhaps I should go back and read it again.

    It is a story of tripods that have already taken over the world, and humans are living under the thumb of the alien invaders. A very interesting mix of medieval lifestyles in a post-technological world. How do you take out an opponent that uses technology that seem magical, with medieval-level science and tools?

    Hmmm... I've recently reread another of John Christopher's series: The Spirit Sword trilogy. It has aged well, and it was still a good read, considering it is now nearly half a century old.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59



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