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Anne McCaffrey's tales of genetically engineered dragons and a lost colony that has declined into feudalism are ultimately SF rather than fantasy because they are about finding solutions to problems, solutions that involve working with what you are given to start off with; The Skies of Pern is all about elegant solutions to credible problems. --Amazon.co.uk --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
THE JOURNEYMAN ON DUTY in the prisoners' quarters at Mine 23 in the western foothills was the first one to see the bright, almost bluish streak in the sky. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
It was a Pern book,
By GreenJello (UT) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: The Skies of Pern (Mass Market Paperback)
For Anne, it was average at best. First the things I liked: I liked the fact that there's finally more character development again (F'lessan and Tai), and the interactions between Golanth and Zaranth. Things that bothered me: 1. While I understand that surgery was a Very Cool Thing for the Pernese to be learning and starting to use, I thought it was rather... convenient... that F'lessan needed those services. Which leads me into my #1 gripe about the whole book that knocked the two stars off the top: I didn't mind the jumping around between the different sections much; I figured that meant that there was at least a sequel planned. <grin> But to make 'Skies' a better and seemingly more cohesively written book, another one (or two) definitely need to be written to tie everything together. I'll buy it in hardback to keep my collection complete, but I think I'll be haunting the clearance tables. I highly doubt it will be one I'll pick up to reread any time soon.
5.0 out of 5 stars
May you live in interesting times,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Skies of Pern (Mass Market Paperback)
This oriental curse describes the new problems chronicled in this 2001 entry in the long running Pern series. The story picks up a few years after ALL THE WEYRS OF PERN. The Thread that has periodically ravaged the planet will be totally eradicated in a few years leaving the society with the need to reorganize itself. The dragons and their riders who have protected Pern for thousands of years now need to be thinking about what other skills they have to offer, new innovations from the AVAIS computer are still entering society, changing traditional ways of life. Some are not happy about the changes they see happening around them and wish to maintain the traditional ways of life. They attempt to sabotage the new inventions, calling them 'Abominations'. THE SKIES OF PERN chronicles these societial changes mainly through the actions of Lessa and F'Lar's son, F'Lessan although many other old friends appear, Jaxom and Ruth most notably.This is a must read for any fan of the series and while it could be read independantly it would be more enjoyable to begin at the beginning of the series.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Dragon Lover's Look,
By "dragonman2184" (Cherry Point, NC USA) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: The Skies of Pern (Mass Market Paperback)
Well, first of all, I would like to congragulate Patricia C. Wrede on her astounding work with the Dragon Riders Of Pern series. Well Done!!! As for this particular entry back into the world of Pern, I would have to say that this book took us deeper into the world of Men and Dragons than anyone has ever gone! For a long time I have been a dragon lover and these books give me an opportunity to live my fantasy, however imaginary. The story of F'lessan and Tia was incredible. One could actually feel the passion of their relationship unfolding. Though it did lack the usual aspect and involvement with arial battles that the other books held, I must say that this book is an enchantment unlike any other, and is in itself the start of another possible series, should the author decide to develop on it. Keep up the good work Patricia, and you'll have me on my way to the Dreams of Pern. (I do wish I could find a Fire-Lizard of my own...)
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