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Summary: resonse to "A Reader" 5/23/01
Review: Lessa has always been kindy of "witchy" (to use a non-profane term) so I don't agree with you about that inconsistency. I do agree about Jaxom though, he does seem to be born under a lucky star, in spite of his origins. I love the book, simply because I love reading about my friends of Pern. The main thing that bothers me about this book, and I haven't seen any one else pick this up is: Piemur falls in love with Jancis, MasterSmnith Fanderel's grandaughter. Except Fanderel never married, remember in White Dragon, Lessa being appalled at the state of the SmithHall and asking Fandarel where his wife is? "no Wife" he says, "no time for a wife". So, what's he doing with a grand daughter?
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Summary: Hated it! My LEAST favorite McCaffrey book ever.
Review: Over fifteen years ago I fell in love with "Dragonflight" for its the medieval-like, low technology setting and especially for its the headstrong characters. I still love that world and those characters to this day, but you won't find them in "All the Weyrs of Pern.""All the Weyrs of Pern" is the book in which McCaffrey put the last nails in the coffins of both the exciting world Pern once was, in the strong character of F'lar and the once indomitable character of Lessa. It's bad enough that the mystery and adversity that made Pern an enthralling world are eradicated along with the threads. Far worse is the destruction of what were once such bold, brave characters. I threw the book across the room when F'lar plotted with Jaxom to keep Lessa from being there for the final battle with the threads. Who more than Lessa deserved to be there? If it weren't for her F'lar and Jaxom would not have even had the chance to be there. Beginning with "Dragonquest" and "The White Dragon," McCaffrey has tried to turn Lessa into a shrill, bitchy character. Why? For no reason other than plot contrivance -- to allow F'nor and then Jaxom to take center stage, she trashes one of the most beloved characters in all of SF. But in "All the Weyrs of Pern" it was Jaxom and F'lar that looked bad to me, doing what R'gul tried to do in "Dragonflight" -- keep Lessa ignorant and disempowered. So much for a strong female character! So much for a hero that was strong enough to want an equal partner instead of a weak-willed woman. F'lar was once one of my favorite characters, and in "Dragonquest" I even liked Jaxom, whom I can't stand to read about now. This was the last Pern book I ever read. Frankly, I plan to try to forget I ever read it.
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Summary: AIVAS adds a new dimension to Pern....
Review: She never ceases to amaze me with her talents, and the eradication of Thread is something long awaited by Pernese (and me), so if you too would like to see relief for Pern, READ THIS NOVEL!!
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Summary: _All the Weyrs of Pern_ is an Excellent book
Review: The conclusion to the bestselling "Dragonriders of Pern"
series, this book is beautifully crafted. Capable of making
even people who haven't formerly read this series cry,
this book by the author who has been declared as "The
Dragonlady" is a must-read.
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Summary: All the Weyrs of Pern
Review: The ending is somewhat predictable, but really sad (there have only been 4 books that have ever made me cry and this is one of them)! This book is really good, but Pern changes too much. I know that life would be beter for them, but this is just a story and I liked the rustic ways of the people on Pern.
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Summary: Past and present meet to decide the future of Pern
Review: This 1991 entry into the long running series begins with the rediscovery of the computer left by the first settlers to Pern. This computer, named AIVAS, complete with its vast store of knowledge, had managed to stay operational in the intervening 2,500 plus years since the settlers had been forced to flee the original settlement. In that time the settlers had developed a new society and found methods to deal with the menacing Thread that periodically attacked their world but had lost many of the technologies that their ancestors had brought with them from Earth. Now that AIVAS was available to them the people of Pern would have the opportunity to regain this knowledge, but at what cost to their society? Favorite characters from previous novels are here, Jaxom and his white dragon Ruth, Master Harper Robinthon, dragonriders Lessa, F'Lar and their son F'lessan and numerous others. We see how the people and dragons of Pern adapt to the changes in their world and rise to met the challenges these changes have brought about. For long time fans of the series there is a fear that this is the end of the saga but it appears that there are other entries writen more recently. In any case this is a must read for any fan of the series. It is not, however, a good place to start.
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Summary: Past and present meet to decide the future of Pern
Review: This 1991 entry into the long running series begins with the rediscovery of the computer left by the first settlers to Pern. This computer, named AIVAS, complete with its vast store of knowledge, had managed to stay operational in the intervening 2,500 plus years since the settlers had been forced to flee the original settlement. In that time the settlers had developed a new society and found methods to deal with the menacing Thread that periodically attacked their world but had lost many of the technologies that their ancestors had brought with them from Earth. Now that AIVAS was available to them the people of Pern would have the opportunity to regain this knowledge, but at what cost to their society? Favorite characters from previous novels are here, Jaxom and his white dragon Ruth, Master Harper Robinthon, dragonriders Lessa, F'Lar and their son F'lessan and numerous others. We see how the people and dragons of Pern adapt to the changes in their world and rise to met the challenges these changes have brought about. For long time fans of the series there is a fear that this is the end of the saga but it appears that there are other entries writen more recently. In any case this is a must read for any fan of the series. It is not, however, a good place to start.
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Summary: A wonderful tale in the epic fight to survive on Pern.
Review: This book is another in a long line of wonderfully entertaining books from Anne. I appreciate the intricacy with which she weaves her stories. Thanks, Anne!
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Summary: More Dragonriders
Review: This book is well written in the same style as other Dragonrider books. It's an interesting story as a continuation of its predecessor, "The Dragonriders of Pern". It's especially worth reading for those who are enthralled with the Pern saga and Anne McCaffrey, who is, undoubtedly, one of the finest fantasy writers of all time.
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Summary: This book rocks!
Review: This book rocks! Anne McCaffrey is a graet author
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