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eli_deatherage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death and Grief
bookishthea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexism
ssione5's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Gaslighting
uranaishi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Blood, and Classism
mal_eficent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you're a fan of stories that focus on someone's daily life, rather than grand, world saving plotlines, then the world building in this should fill that niche for you. It gives enough detail without being dry or bogged down by it, and paints a vivid picture of life in a traditional, conservative sea hold (fishing town). Menolly assurance that the misogyny of her family and the way she's treated is unfair has always made me cheer her on. It's nice to have a protagonist win most of her battles without having to compromise her sense of self! Plus – firelizards. And a less grand example of dragonriders.
If you're looking to start Pern, this isn't the worst place to start, but it does mention a lot of previous events. You're expected to know the events and characters in Dragonflight but the relevant points from Dragonquest are explained enough that you could get by not reading the book. I definitely recommend it alongside Dragonflight as a must read Pern story.
Graphic: Misogyny, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail