Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonflight

Dragonriders of Pern #1

Anne McCaffrey

309 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

On a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack from a myth that is all too real. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young woman who has never stopped dreaming o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,730 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 20%
tense 16%
emotional 15%
inspiring 14%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
dark 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 36% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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