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When the Tripods Came
- Tripods Series Prequel (Book 4)
- Narrated by: William Gaminara
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
The story of The Tripods was the basis of a popular BBC television series in the 1980s, in which humanity has been conquered and enslaved by "the tripods", unseen alien entities that travel about in gigantic three-legged walking machines. Humans are controlled from the age of 14 by implants called "caps", which suppress curiosity and creativity and leave recipients placid and docile, incapable of dissent.
In this first instalment of the classic book that inspired the series, 14-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space.
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- bhavna
- 26-04-11
the Tripods
This was a great book, I listened to it again and again and again and again and again.
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- Anduko101
- 11-11-24
OK, not as good as the trilogy, but some good ideas.
Interesting after novel, telling the story of the tripods arrival. Sort of works, but not really a patch on the original trilogy. I think I would of expanded the originals in a rework, and adding in some of this material, rather than produce a whole new novel. But, overall, it's not too bad.
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- Maedsl
- 30-06-19
The beginning of the end
links in perfectly for the white mountain book 1 of the original tripod trilogy. Unlike many prequels this flowed naturally and could easily have been the original tripod story
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- MR DEREK NEWTON
- 16-05-24
A very enjoyable listen.
As someone who watched the Tripod series back in the 80s, and then read the books, I found this to be very entertaining.
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- Jon
- 12-04-13
'Tacked on' to the Trilogy
This is mediocre book, and sadly nowhere near the standard of the original Trilogy. You don't gain much insight, if any, by reading it. It only slightly elaborates on things that were actually best left hinted at in the Trilogy. Some character's are shallow and pointless and the whole book just feels like a bit of an afterthought, trying to make a little go a long way. I prefer to think of the Tripods as just a Trilogy, without a prequel.
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- Wayne Morris
- 05-01-21
Classic British Sci-fi.
This really triggers nostalgia. Loved it. Life has changed so much since then. Worris now are much the same as then though, the unknown still brings nightmares. Listen with the light off.
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- Wirral Bagpuss
- 06-08-22
Echoes of Will Henry and Beanpole!
What a superb story! I do wish this story was followed up! I want to know what happened to everyone! What a wonderful way to spend a sunny summer afternoon listening to a story and the words used!! 👍
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