- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (30 Aug 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140316868
- ISBN-13: 978-0140316865
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 642,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Will and a small group of free people plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom humanity.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The Pool of Fire concludes the Tripods Trilogy written by John Christopher during the 1960s. The book deals with the events in the the life of Will Parker in his fight against the oppressive regime of an occupying alien race.
Christopher deals with a number of themes within these novels, considering the role of the individual, personal responsibility, self sacrifice and the nature of human freedom. These are all dealt with intelligently and without compromise - Christopher does not shirk from making hard choices about the futures of his main characters, and it is here that The Pool of Fire really contains its emotional power. While the book is suitable for a younger secondary school child to read, it retains an appeal for adults and provides much for them to enjoy and think upon. Indeed, while I first read these books at around nine years old, I have returned to them many times over the successive years and have always found a new element to them.
In many respects, the Tripods Trilogy is a story about growing up, and as the main characters of Will Parker, his cousin Henry and their friend Beanpole age over the years in which the books are set, so too does the maturity of the books content.
The Pool of Fire is a fine conclusion to an exemplary trilogy. It provides the reader with an intelligent, exciting and thought-provoking experience. It is only a shame that the BBC decided to cancel their adaptation of the series in the mid 1980s before beginning filming of this third instalment. However, the quality of John Christopher's novel is an excellent piece of fiction in its own right.
Christopher deals with a number of themes within these novels, considering the role of the individual, personal responsibility, self sacrifice and the nature of human freedom. These are all dealt with intelligently and without compromise - Christopher does not shirk from making hard choices about the futures of his main characters, and it is here that The Pool of Fire really contains its emotional power. While the book is suitable for a younger secondary school child to read, it retains an appeal for adults and provides much for them to enjoy and think upon. Indeed, while I first read these books at around nine years old, I have returned to them many times over the successive years and have always found a new element to them.
In many respects, the Tripods Trilogy is a story about growing up, and as the main characters of Will Parker, his cousin Henry and their friend Beanpole age over the years in which the books are set, so too does the maturity of the books content.
The Pool of Fire is a fine conclusion to an exemplary trilogy. It provides the reader with an intelligent, exciting and thought-provoking experience. It is only a shame that the BBC decided to cancel their adaptation of the series in the mid 1980s before beginning filming of this third instalment. However, the quality of John Christopher's novel is an excellent piece of fiction in its own right.
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Like many others, I guess, I watched the bbc adaptation of the books in my youth. Michael Grade in his wisdom cancelled the series halfway through (and doctor who, good work Michael!)
I'd forgotten about the story but then read that there's going to be a film this year so i picked up the books second hand. All I can say is, good story, not a great set of novels. Anyone who thinks that Harry Potter falls into the same category should read these - they make JK Rowling seem like Shakespeare!
There's a massive massive story crammed into three tiny books. The characters are pretty thin, but it's a great yarn. Buy the books, trawl through them over a weekend and then wait for the film, when you'll be able to complain that it's not as good as the books.
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I'd forgotten about the story but then read that there's going to be a film this year so i picked up the books second hand. All I can say is, good story, not a great set of novels. Anyone who thinks that Harry Potter falls into the same category should read these - they make JK Rowling seem like Shakespeare!
There's a massive massive story crammed into three tiny books. The characters are pretty thin, but it's a great yarn. Buy the books, trawl through them over a weekend and then wait for the film, when you'll be able to complain that it's not as good as the books.
Fluffy Little Kitten in Fluffy Little Kitten's Birthday
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Book 3 in the Tripod series, and the final book.
Based in similarity to HG Well's War of the Worlds and a futuristic if regressed society living pastoral lives, this book is also similar to the Matrix, in that overlords, sentinels control unwitting populations etc.
Buy these and read the original school-boy classics before going to the new Hollywood versions being cooked up.
Also check out the original 80s TV Series which was sadly cut short.
Based in similarity to HG Well's War of the Worlds and a futuristic if regressed society living pastoral lives, this book is also similar to the Matrix, in that overlords, sentinels control unwitting populations etc.
Buy these and read the original school-boy classics before going to the new Hollywood versions being cooked up.
Also check out the original 80s TV Series which was sadly cut short.
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After discovering the Tripods' plot to destroy mankind, Will rushes back to the White Mountains to tell the other uncapped humans. Read more
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I have just purchased the Tripod Triology and am looking forward to receiving it. I had read Farsi translation of the White Mountains in Iran when I was about eight years old and... Read more
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The Tripods is one of the classic children's sci-fi series, first made popular by the BBC drama. It was one of the books that got me into science fiction and I haven't looked back. Read more
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