| The Dragonriders of Pern |  | Author: Anne Mccaffrey
Publisher: Del Rey
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,265
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Pages: 832
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
ASIN: B000RH0E70
Publication Date: March 28, 2002
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Product Description
Finally together in one volume, the first three books in the world's most beloved science fiction series, THE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN, by Anne McCaffrey, one of the great science fiction writers of all time: DRAGONFLIGHT, DRAGONQUEST, THE WHITE DRAGON. Those who know these extraordinary tales will be able to re-visit with Lessa, F'lar, Ruth, Lord Jaxon, and all the others. And for those just discovering this magical place, there are incomparable tales of danger, deceit, and daring, just waiting to be explored..
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Amazon.com Review
Anne McCaffrey's Pern is one of the most memorable worlds in science fiction and fantasy. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space. But when the thread doesn't fall for a long time, people become complacent, forgetting that it is the brave dragonriders who can save them from the periodic threat. But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. This edition encompasses the first three unforgettable novels of McCaffrey's epic series: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon.
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 Good Series, Not Crazy About This Packaging June 17, 2010
Scott Klement (Milwaukee, WI USA)
I like to sit back, relax, and read good novels. I had heard of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, and decided to give it a try.
I was very pleased with the world that McCaffrey has created. A great world of fantasy, with some really interesting ideas, and a spellbinding plot. As the stories went on, I could also see McCaffrey's writing style improving. The earlier chapters were a little harder for my brain to digest, but the later ones were much easier, and I really got into the stories.
However, this particular edition, with 3 volumes bound into one, was a little heavy to hold. It was hard to sit back and relax, because of the weight of the book (and it's a paperback!) I'd find myself putting it down purely because my arms were tired.
I highly recommend the series, but consider getting it in e-book format. (Kindle, iPad, Nook, et al) or else buy the three books separately, instead of this edition where they are bound together as one.
Dragonriders of Pern May 9, 2010
Deborah A. Shapiro (Coventry, RI)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was quite surprised at the condition of these books when they arrived. I bought them used, but they looked almost brand new. I was very happy with the purchase and the seller. I received the books quickly and without any complications.
 great book April 3, 2010
LibKat (Cape Cod, MA)
Anne McCaffrey is the quintessential writer of fantasy books pertaining to dragons. These books are always wonderful, well written, and perfectly characterized. All of her series are great but the ones that take place on Pern are the best of all.
 Good Book, Poor Service January 26, 2010
TMG AZ (Arizona USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The original hardcover version of this book is only available from specialty book sellers. It is also a better quality version than the current softcover version, e.g. typographical errors. Unfortuantely some book sellers such as Supermart advertise the original hardcopy (showing the original dust cover on the Amazon web page) but ship the current softcopy version. Supermart does not provide a customer service phone number or instructions for RMA processing. I sent several emails to Supermart and Amazon requesting the hard cover version (as adveretised) and instructions for returning the softcover version they sent me. Never heard from either company. I finally found a reputable book store in NY that did send me the original hardcover version in impeccable condition. Be cautious when using Amazon Marketplace affiliates. Unless they provide a customer service contact, phone numbers, and stated return policy, find another seller.
Brilliant premise, less than brilliant writing, a guilty pleasure! August 13, 2009
R. Remington (California)
I've loved the Dragonriders of Pern series since I was a kid and still enjoy re-reading them as an adult. The premise of the series is breathtakingly brilliant and really stirs the imagination, and the depth and breadth of the fantasy world Mccaffrey has created rivals those of Tolkien and Lucas in some respects, certainly in terms of concept if not in development. The idea of an advanced civilization regressing to a more primitive society inadvertently holds a lot of interest and is somewhat under-explored in the world of science fiction. Unfortunately her imagination is better than her writing as the style is somewhat sophomoric. I can't count how many times someone says something "sardonically" or "chuckles" in this series. It seems like a good editor could raise Mccaffrey's game in this respect. Having said that, these books are a thoroughly enjoying read and one can't help but care for the characters and their plight even as you groan occasionally at the romance novel-esque plot twists or clunky prose. I don't own this particular publication of the series so I can't speak to it but have the three novels individually and also own them on the kindle for iphone which is my preferred medium these days. For younger readers these are a delight and for older or more sophisticated minds, a guilty pleasure. The dragonsinger series and the later Mccaffrey books also merit reading albeit with the same caveats.
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