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The Pool of Fire (Tripods) (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Christopher (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse (April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0689856695
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689856693
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 170,059 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Conclusion to an Intelligent Trilogy, 10 Jul 2002
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This review is from: The Pool of Fire (The tripods trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic, 12 May 2000
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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. John Christopher is superb.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The White Mountains, 19 May 2004
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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 loved it. Although the story is written for children, but the contents have guided me for many years on how to recognise the value of freedom, to aim for goals that seemed impossible at the time and to never let failures take hold. A Good Read for all generations.
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