Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonflight

Dragonriders of Pern #1

Anne McCaffrey with Michael Whelan (Illustrator)

303 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-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 dream...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,935 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 14%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 33% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.73

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