193 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553258554
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra/Bantam Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The people of Pern are in danger of the Threads, and look to the tamed dragons for protection from the threadlike spores....McCaffrey has created a vivid and believable world, alive with interesting characters and events. There is plenty of action...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,811 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
funny 20%
hopeful 17%
emotional 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, BullyingMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Child abuse193 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553258554
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra/Bantam Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The people of Pern are in danger of the Threads, and look to the tamed dragons for protection from the threadlike spores....McCaffrey has created a vivid and believable world, alive with interesting characters and events. There is plenty of action...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,811 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
funny 20%
hopeful 17%
emotional 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, BullyingMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Child abuse