The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey

468 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Jaxom, a rebellious young aristocrat, and Ruth, his white dragon, fly into another time to retrieve the queen's stolen egg, thereby averting a dragonrider war, and find their planet threatened once again by a Threadfall.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
emotional 19%
hopeful 14%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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