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Title: Dragonseye by Anne McCaffrey ISBN: 0-345-41879-4 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 27 December, 1997 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.87 (70 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: interesting, but familiar territory
Comment: Two kinds of people might enjoy this book: Pern addicts and cultural anthropologists who happen to be sci fi fans. This book is interesting in that it explains how the Pernese went from technology-proficient, star-roaming people to pseudo-mediavelists. The Star Stones, teaching songs, what happened to computers etc., it's all here. AND it's pretty cool. Problem is the plot that's sooo reminiscent of "Dragonflight" (disgruntled lords are antsy 'cause they think Thread will never fall again and dragonriders are a strain on resources--why is this always the case, anyway?), and the average characters. Chalkin could be a watered-down ancestor of Fax or Meron, and Zuleya and K'vin just have nothing on F'lar, Lessa, Moreta, or any of the other prominent Weyrfolk. The conflict is resolved quite easily...but, hell, I AM into cultural development and the like, so I got a kick out of learning the origin of all these traditions. Anyway, it's worth the read but won't put you in a euphoric state.
Rating: 4
Summary: Dragonseye fills in the gaps
Comment: Have you wanted details on how to train a dragon? Wondered how and why Harper Hall got started? Thought about the implications of all male riders? In short, if you've read and loved some of the Pern novels, you'll enjoy this one for all the questions it answers. At the same time, though, it lacks any single really interesting central character or plot. One can hope that the author will write another book in the same era - greater acquaintance with some of the same people would help. The era is 200 years after Dragonsdawn. The next threadfall is approaching. There's some problems with convincing people to prepare that are nothing but a rehash of the original stories. The interest here lies in the fact that this is a society that still remembers they came from earth. Even though they have flying dragons, the last airplane is mothballed in a museum. This is a society that has struggled to nurture its few remaining computers and during the novel, the last one breaks down forever. Decisions have to be made. Herein lies the interest of the book. You see a society in transition, having to make very difficult decisions. Overriding all, the need to make sure the information about the 250 years cycle of threads will be passed down to succeeding generations. As the characters agonize over these problems, one sees the society of Pern we all know from the other novels take shape. All this makes fascinating reading along with the details of how the young dragonets are raised. If only a really vivid personality or two had been put in and/or a really interesting plotline this would have been one of her best instead of merely interesting. Needless to say, this is not a book for someone who is unfamiliar with the Pern stories. It's simply an enjoyable read that fills in a great many gaps.
Rating: 5
Summary: Solving a few of those mysteries
Comment: In this book, Dragonseye (aka Red Star Rising, the Second Chronicle of Pern), you meet up with familiar attitudes. Close to the second pass (about 250 years after the colonists landed) Chalkin, a Lord Holder of Brita Hold, is abusing his responsibility to his hold and refuses to prepare for Threadfall. The Weyrleaders and many other holders are trying to do what they can to overrun his authority. Unfortunately you need a unanimous vote to impeach a Lord Holder, and some don't believe the stories. Artist Iantine may offer a solution, but can they save Brita Hold in time?
This book answers some questions like:
Where did the firelizards go? And why don't the people still have them, since the colonists had them?
When did computers disappear and why?
Why didn't the people go and find AVIAS after the dust had settled?
How did the Star Stones get to be?
When and why did the teaching meathods go from teachers to harpers?
If you are looking for old and familiar characters, you will be disappointed. I would reccommend starting with a book that is later on in time, so you will get familiar faces and characters that you will see over and over again, not like the one time only characters in this book. The first book anyone should read is Dragonsflight.
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Title: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall by Anne McCaffrey ISBN: 0345368991 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 August, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Skies of Pern by Anne McCaffrey ISBN: 0345434692 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 02 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Dolphins of Pern by Anne McCaffrey ISBN: 0345368959 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 27 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey ISBN: 0345362861 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 13 August, 1989 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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