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Having by the skin of their teeth survived a cross-continental walk to freedom from the mind-control of the Tripods, Will and his friends now volunteer to risk their lives by joining those who enter the alien city as slaves of the Masters. First they must make another arduous journey and then triumph at an athletic competition designed to select the best and strongest specimens to serve the invaders. But getting into the city is the least horrible of the dangers that wait for the boys... Tense a
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I read this book when I was a kid back in the 70s, not realizing that it was book 2 of a trilogy. Now I've decided to go back and read them in order. All I could remember from my first reading was giant triangular aliens (I think I made that part up), a green domed city, and a boy escaping underwater.
This held up pretty well to a re-read. Yes it's a bit dated, but I think it can be viewed as a (under appreciated) classic now.
To my surprise, in the author's preface to my edition, he says that wh ...more
This held up pretty well to a re-read. Yes it's a bit dated, but I think it can be viewed as a (under appreciated) classic now.
To my surprise, in the author's preface to my edition, he says that wh ...more
I havent thought of this series since 4th grade when it was the shit. ALL the cool kids were reading it.
Sep 27, 2016
Ray (user2637)
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3.5 stars.
Aug 13, 2007
Jonnynsb
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really liked it
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Apr 03, 2008
Jackie "the Librarian"
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it was amazing
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