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Dragonflight

Dragonriders of Pern, Book 1

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Dragonflight

Written by: Anne McCaffrey
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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On the beautiful planet Pern, colonized for centuries, Land Holders and Craftsmen have traditionally tithed food and supplies to the dragonweyrs to which they are bound. In times past, the mighty telepathic dragons and their riders were the only protection from the dreaded, life-threatening Thread.

But it has been over 400 years since the last Threadfall, and some people have come to doubt that the menace will every strike again. But F'lar, rider of Pern's greatest bronze dragon, has no such illusions. The Red Star is near; Thread will fall soon.

©1968 Anne McCaffrey (P)1993 Brilliance Audio
Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Dragons Classics
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Pern is the fictional world that has occupied a huge chunk of real estate in my imagination for most of my life!

Either Dragonflight or Dragonsong are the best books to enter Pern through. Dragonflight begins with the intense strength and singleminded determination of Lessa, bent on avenging the murder of her entire family, and the passionate vision of F’lar, the only dragon rider who believes a long absent enemy attacking from the sky will soon return. Very soon. McCaffrey’s true gift is with world building, but the character development in this book is gradual and plausible. The most entertaining and lovable ‘person’ in this novel is Mnementh, F’lar’s dragon. He’s such a character and provides comic relief in a novel full of danger and action, interspersed with times of quiet desperation and introspection. As you’d expect, the narrator’s pronunciation of place and people’s names may differ from yours if you’ve read the series before, but the voice is great.

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A classic

Would highly recommend the Pern series. fantastic writer and an ok performance by the speaker

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What a wonderful world

Just a beautiful story, a well rounded world. Always one of my favourites! And the reader has a lovely voice!

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From a long time fan.

Love the stories and the world. It has been my favourite all my life. Miss your stories that never came. Will talk with you one day in heaven.

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My introduction to Pern

I first read Dragonflight in 1968 from my Highschool library. Since then I bought my own copy, bought it on KOBO and after vision loss I bought it on Audible Canada. The narrator did an incredible job. It was almost like a video, the story came to life as I listened to the familiar story, I heard the story in a different way than when any of the times I had previously read it. If you are an Anne McCaffrey fan or even if you have never read her try this audible book (and many of the rest of the Pern series).

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Timeless SciFi Classic

This is a timeless classic by Anne McCaffery the first of many and genesis of Pern. Here we see Ruatha Hold and hear Master Robinton for the first time. Dick Hill performs a fair reading of this masterpiece.

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Loved it again

Have read this book numerous times for many years and was delighted it was on audible. A timeless story that I enjoy every time!!

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Great story

I’ve read this series back when I was 20. And I love it even more now

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one of my favorites

not having enough time to read lately, I value audio book for keeping me sane.

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Dragonriders of Pern

I loved this book. I have read it before but listening to the audible book has brought it to life. Great job Mr Hill.

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