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Dragonflight / Dragonquest (Pern (Chronological Order))
by
Anne McCaffrey,
Adrienne Barbeau (Goodreads Author)
Dragonflight and Dragonquest are the first two installments of McCaffrey's most popular series about the Dragonriders of Pern. In these epic fantasies, Lessa emerges from hiding after ten long Turns, ready to reclaim her brithright, impress the Dragon Queen, and eventually become Weyrwoman of Benden. As the deadly Threads begin to turn again, the bold dragonriders take to...more
Audio Cassette, Abridged, 6 pages
Published
October 28th 2002
by Fantastic Audio
(first published 1992)
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In Dragonquest, Anne MacCaffrey brings readers in to a wonderful, exciting, and fun-to-imagine world of men and dragons. It's a fairly quick read, and any one who read Dragonflight and liked it will love this book. It's a classic fantasy published in 1978, and it's one of the first dragon rider novels ever.
With a good mix of action, politics, and romance, Dragonquest is easily a page turner. There's a lot of characters, and readers get to know each one pretty well- and they're all different. Som...more
With a good mix of action, politics, and romance, Dragonquest is easily a page turner. There's a lot of characters, and readers get to know each one pretty well- and they're all different. Som...more
I absolutely loved these books! One of the best sci-fi series ever. There are quite a few Pern related books that encompass a large story arc for the planet. If you aren't sure what order to read them in, see this PDF file:
http://pernhome.com/aim/2006-Pern-Rea...
It is hosted on Anne McCaffrey's site and is very useful if you want to understand how to read her books. It's fine if you want to start with these two books, I did just that. But it's nice to have an overview of the entire series so you...more
http://pernhome.com/aim/2006-Pern-Rea...
It is hosted on Anne McCaffrey's site and is very useful if you want to understand how to read her books. It's fine if you want to start with these two books, I did just that. But it's nice to have an overview of the entire series so you...more
Once you pick up this book and open the cover, you will immediately be transported to the amazingly realistic world of Pern. The best way to enjoy the series though, is to get the prequel to the series. This book explains all the background into how the dragons and riders came into being and their roles .... I won't say more for fear of spoilers! just go out and get the WHOLE SET and be ready to fly on the wings of dragons.
Just to set the record straight I have reread Anne McCaffrey's dragon books many many times. I loved them as a teenager and love them as an adult. My daughter has even read many of these books as well. If I would have never read these books I would have never known about dragons. McCaffrey's book have set the way I compare all other dragon books I have read. They may be good, but don't come close to the world of Pern.
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Mentioned by Jim of KY.*
Features mental telepathy.
* SEE GR DISCUSSION: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... - MESSAGE #3765
Mentioned by Jim of KY.*
Features mental telepathy.
* SEE GR DISCUSSION: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... - MESSAGE #3765
The first book in this set is great! It's the entry to this series and is interesting and exciting. The second book is a huge "pass."
Dragonquest reads like a book of interconnected short stories with no clear transition between stories. This wouldn't normally be a problem but it's incredibly boring in parts, not offset by the few exciting or interesting stories. There's no clear main character, though there are important ones. We seem to be looking through a thick pane of old glass at those char...more
Dragonquest reads like a book of interconnected short stories with no clear transition between stories. This wouldn't normally be a problem but it's incredibly boring in parts, not offset by the few exciting or interesting stories. There's no clear main character, though there are important ones. We seem to be looking through a thick pane of old glass at those char...more
It's a long time since I read these but I loved them at the time. The story of an ordinary girl who discovers she has an extraordinary destiny, is much used but always enjoyable in the right hands. Great fun.
These are the books that I read when I am sick in bed. They always manage to make me feel better. I equate them with comfort and home and always will. I learned to love stories with these books.
Some of the first fantasy books I ever read, I was hooked. I went from horses to dragons and have been there ever since. The Dragons of Pern novels are like old friends.
Read this years ago and it was great. If you haven't read this series, please do. You won't be disappointed.
absolutely loved this series as a child...lookin forward to rereadin it as an adult
This series was one of my favorite fantasy series ever!
Probably one of my favorite series from junior high school.
I enjoyed the book. I liked the dragon lore and the connection between dragon & rider.
thoroughly enjoyed this book!
pure fantasy
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Love these books!
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Loved it.
Lessa and F'Lar will keep you reading, excited about the magical flying mounts that keep Pern Thread free.
I'm focusing on this book right now. I love it sooo much. It's a lot of fun because so many people have read or heard of it. It's definitely one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time.
Crazy that I'm reading this type of book, I know, but I really like it! I want a dragon! :)
Excellent book, very well written. I thought the story line flowed very well.
Great adventure series in the style of Golden Compass. Lots of metaphore.
AWESOME!!!! But then ALL her books are just that. AWESOME!
Must read again...
I love this book! This is the first science fiction book I truly got into, so good I have read it a second time. This story is a great escape; you feel like you are riding along with the dragons and living on Pern!! And the dragons themselves are lovable! You will remember this story long after you've finished reading it!
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Anne McCaffrey was born on April 1st, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at 1:30 p.m., in the hour of the Sheep, year of the Fire Tiger, sun sign Aries with Taurus rising and Leo mid-heaven (which seems to suggest an early interest in the stars).
Her parents were George Herbert McCaffrey, BA, MA PhD (Harvard), Colonel USA Army (retired), and Anne Dorothy McElroy McCaffrey, estate agent. She had two...more
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Her parents were George Herbert McCaffrey, BA, MA PhD (Harvard), Colonel USA Army (retired), and Anne Dorothy McElroy McCaffrey, estate agent. She had two...more
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