Nerilka's Story (Dragonriders of Pern Series)
by Anne McCaffrey
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Book Reviews of Nerilka's Story (Dragonriders of Pern Series)
Book Review: Good, but not her best work
Summary: 2 Stars
I love McCaffery's Pern series, but I was just a little disappointed with Nerilka. Perhaps I'm just a romantic at heart, but Nerilka's "romance" with Alessan seemed a little more 13th century Earth than that between, say, F'lar and Lessa in "Dragonflight". The first person perspective doesn't really add all that much. The material that isn't covered in "Moreta" doesn't really add much. To the book's credit, however, it gave very nice insights into how the "common" folk lived, and how they saw the holders and the dragonriders.Book Review: A sensitive portrayal of a hidden woman
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this to be a most poignant portrayal of Nerilka. In some places it moved me to tears, not only through the description of the devastation, but the emotions so well described. It has made me wish over the years since I first read the tale that Ms. McCaffrey would expand on the themes touched upon in this particular time in Pern's past.
The characters are vivid and one can understand just how the events would come to pass.
Probably a better read for women than men, as most men don't like to be told they don't notice "plain" women :-)
Book Review: Disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
I've loved the books I've read so far in the Dragonriders series, with the exception of Nerilka.
1) I read this book right after reading Moreta and found it too repetitive. This story may have been better intertwined as part of Moreta.
2) I didn't like the ending to Moreta and this book was too much of a reminder of that ending.
Perhaps leaving some time between reading the Moreta and Nerilka books it would make Nerilka more enjoyable.
Book Review: Good story, but seemingly written for children
Summary: 3 Stars
I have enjoyed all of Anne McCaffrey's books, especially the crystal singer series, and although i did enjoy this book i found the style to be that of a childrens' book, the edition i had even had illistrations, how cute! I think Ms. McCaffrey may have been under pressure to produce more Dragonriders of Pern books and got this one out as quickly as possible. Good book to buy for your young relatives, nieces and daughters should be your target.Book Review: Nerilka
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an okay book by my all time favorite author. Nerilka, is kind of boring, and most of the bok was already covered in Moreta. I really didn't like the ending though. Nerilka (this story is told from her point of veiw) was comparing herself to Alessan's 1st wife and to Moreta, and somehow found that she was beter than them! Bottom line: Great if read with the other Dragonriders books, but doesn't stand well alone.