Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey

288 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Every two hundred years or so, shimmering Threads fall from space, raining death and black ruin on Pern. The great dragons of Pern hurl themselves through the beleagured skies, flaming tongues of fire to destroy deadly Thread and save the Planet. ...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
hopeful 44%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 30%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 10%
sad 9%
funny 7%
reflective 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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