Dragonsdawn (Dragonriders of Pern Series)
by Anne McCaffrey
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Book Reviews of Dragonsdawn (Dragonriders of Pern Series)
Book Review: Anne McCaffrey Gives a Wonderful Explanation of Loved Books
Summary: 5 Stars
I Don't see why a lot of people don't like how the book explains everything. I am 13 and have read 6 of her books, 2 twice. I told my teacher, who has read two, about how they didn't really breed the dragons but they did that whole computer thing. She was suprised so I told her all about it. I loved how she explained everything and I hope there is a second book with these loved characters. I'd appreciate a list of the books in the order they were written since I've read the first 6 backwards.Book Review: My First McCaffrey Book
Summary: 4 Stars
This was the first of McCaffrey's works that I have picked up. This book lays some foundation material for her world of Pern. It was a pretty good read as I was able to see what she was establishing and what could be done with it. The Characters were a bit shallow for my liking, but it was an overall good book. It piqued my interest enought to pick up some more of these books in the future. I have read that new readers are better off reading the Dragonriders of Pern trilogy first. Recommended.Book Review: The beginning of an amazing trilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
Dragonsdawn is the beginning to arguably the best Pern series written by McCaffrey. The novel and the subsequent novels suck the reader in with realistic characters and the pageturning force of a tidal wave. These novels are only surpassed by McCaffrey's amazing Freedoms Landing and the final books of that trilogy. If you havn't read these books and are a fan of the Pern novels, you must pick them up! If you are looking to jump in to a new world this is a great place to start.Book Review: Another amazing accomplishment
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot emphasize how much I love Anne McCaffrey's work. Dragonsdawn is a touching and amazing view of the first people on Pern and the creation of the dragons. The blend between science and fiction was perfect. I greatly enjoyed the genetic engineering (I'm minoring in BioMedical Engineering) and the honest look at how easily things can go wrong when trying to play with genes and with creatures' natures. An absolutely marvelous book, once again from McCaffrey.Book Review: Not Free SF Reader
Summary: 4 Stars
The new colonists on the planet Pern had chosen it because it looked like a pretty nice place to live. It is, except for that rather destructive thread menace.
They have to come up with a way to fight the menace, with resources available locally, as what they have brought with them won't do much. They turn to genetic engineering when they notice what the little lizard types they have adopted as pets can do. Make 'em bigger!