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Summary: A True dragon flight!!
Review: I read my first dragon book way back in the late 70s, and have been hooked ever since. I read anything with this author's name on it and have every book in hardback unable to wait for paper. The dragon series have always been great books and though there was one story I could have done without (too sad already knowing the ending) all of the others have been fantastic. This book holds true to that tradition, and the developement of the characters and continuance of old friends is strong. I definitely enjoyed a gold dragon who had different tastes, and pursued them with a vengence. The next generation is taking the reins and moving towards a future that is flooded with possibilities. The first generation that I was first introduced to is still as influential and imposing as ever. I love the dragons, and tend to like the greens the most. It's nice to see the thought processes a bit more of these wonderful beasts. And each new talent that surfaces leads to so much more. This is a fantastic book and like others, I had no idea it was coming out. This is the best surprise of all. Long live the dragons and the dragonriders. There will always be dragons on Pern and the bookshelves!
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Summary: Some great elements but overall "rushed" feeling
Review: I was ecstatic to see a new Pern book coming out and started reading the minute I got it. While I loved the development of some familiar characters I got the feeling that the book was written in a rush (possibly due to the overwhelming demand of fans like me). I enjoyed following the progression of the dragonriders from hold-beholden to more independence and would like to have had the entire book explore that. While I realize that humanity (even on Pern) has it's negative elements, the nightly news gives me enough of that - I'd rather focus on more positive aspects, or at least the human response to natural catastrophies.All-in-all, a good book and a great addition to the Pern series.
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Summary: Another Disappointment from Anne McCaffrey
Review: The Pern series gets worse and worse. Once again Anne destroys the continuity of her previous works with incorrect references to past events and differences in the very science of her world. The actual style of the writing is very different too, leaving me wondering if Ms. McCaffrey actually wrote this one. I loved the Harper Hall Trilogy, once again I was hoping to find that kind of magic...but it's just not here.
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Summary: ^____^
Review: Well, it was a pleasant surprise to find this novel on shelves this April! I had NO idea that Ms. McCaffrey was writing more Pern... but I'm glad she did. It's a great transition from the rather conclusive end to the last Pern novel (in the chronological sequence, that is). She's opening up more possibilities for more stories, which promises the possibility of new novels in the future. ^__^ I like the way she incorporated the Runners story that was first published in /Legends/. They're a new concept that she establishes as "old news" on Pern. I think everyone can easily enjoy the new characters as well as appreciate the reprising roles of the familiar, old characters. It's another great novel from Ms. McCaffrey! Yuki~!
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Summary: Pern's Very Dear Green
Review: Please Do NOT read the Booklist review. It gives away one of the more pleasant surprises in this book. I miss the lyrical narrative which made Dragonflight so memorable. I miss Lessa's fire, which seems to have succombed to old age. I miss the cleverness of Master Robinton, which added a more dynamic dimension to the political diaogue. I wish that the book were longer so the characters could have more space to live on the pages and in our memories. Yet Skies of Pern was just as memorable because of the ever endearing relationship between the riders and their dragons. I love how the dragons have as much courage and spirit as their riders, especially Pern's very dear green.
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Summary: an average book
Review: I have read (and reread) every one of the Pern novels + all of the offshoots. I found this book to be "average" - not great - not horrible. It is certainly better than some of the others I have read. I feel that her series is becoming more technologically oriented, and less people/dragon oriented; hence the title (to me) is a misnomer and misleading. What I found very disappointing was all of the loose ends - clearly a ploy to "hook" the reader into buying the next book, which we may see in my lifetime.
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Summary: Great stuff!
Review: Much better than the last few Pern books; this is an interesting story with lots of action. McCaffrey doesn't fall into the trap of spending too much time with every minor character from the previous books; they're all there, but they don't spawn too many distracting plot threads. The only disappointment for me was the introduction of the runners guild. It's too major an element to add this late, and really doesn't fit with the communications concerns we saw in past books. But that doesn't change the fact that this is a FINE Pern book, and anyone who liked the earlier books in the series will enjoy this one.
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Summary: Opening up Pern
Review: I found this new book to be very interesting as it opened up the pern series. It is one for readers of the series as much insight will be lost if read ahead of the previous storys. There was mention of the future of dragons and riders and the "discovery" of a new dragon talent has definitly opened up this future to all sorts of possibilities.
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Summary: It is great to return to Pern
Review: It has been two years since AIVAS (artificial intelligence voice address system) shut himself down, but Many remain grateful for the knowledge, tools, and technology AIVAS provided them such as paper, print, and medical treatment. Not everyone is pleased with the changes AIVAS brought about for the Pernese society. The Abominators believe AIVAS was the devil and society needs to return to the pre-AIVAS days. They believe in the use of force to enforce their beliefs. As Weyr, holder, and craft unite to battle the Abominators, F'Lessan, the son of Lessa and F'lar, seeks a way to make the dragonriders remain important to Pern long after the thread threat leaves. Three years have passed since a Pern book was published, but readers will know that THE SKIES OF PERN was worth the wait. Once again the mistress of science fiction, Anne McCaffrey has crafted a novel about a world that many genre fans love. The evolution of society serves as the underlying theme to a story line rich with tradition, strong characterizations, and a powerful plot that will excite fans into demanding the next novel come out much faster. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: An OK pern novel
Review: As Pern gains more technoligy the storyline goes down hill. The 16th book of McCaffrey's most famous series, The Skies of Pern, is worth reading if you're a huge Pern fan. Otherwise, skip this one, go buy Dagonflight, or one of the books early in the series and save your money by not buying this one!
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