The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey

455 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Never had there been as close a bonding as the one that existed between the young Lord Jaxom and his extraordinary white dragon, Ruth. Pure white and incredibly agile, Ruth possessed remarkable qualities. Not only could he communicate with the iri...

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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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