• Dragonflight

  • Dragonriders of Pern, Book 1
  • By: Anne McCaffrey
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,288 ratings)

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Dragonflight

By: Anne McCaffrey
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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On the beautiful planet Pern, colonized for centuries, Land Holders and Craftsmen have traditionally tithed food and supplies to the dragonweyrs to which they are bound. In times past, the mighty telepathic dragons and their riders were the only protection from the dreaded, life-threatening Thread.

But it has been over 400 years since the last Threadfall, and some people have come to doubt that the menace will every strike again. But F'lar, rider of Pern's greatest bronze dragon, has no such illusions. The Red Star is near; Thread will fall soon.

Book another flight with the Dragonriders of Pern.
©1968 Anne McCaffrey (P)1993 Brilliance Audio

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classic

A book before it's time. Still a gripping story. For lovers of alternate world building.

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awesome

tenth read through ,loved it for years and recommend it to anyone who listens. dragons

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Incredible!

For all the dragons writers attempt to create, along with their worlds and lifestyles, none will surpass McCaffrey’s for me. I read these books as a teenager in the 70’s. I am thrilled once again in the 20’s. Masterfully written. Well performed for audio.

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old but good :)

always loved this book, and the narrator was exceptional. worth a try for a good classic.

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Great Narration

While a bit slow to start, once the world has been built and the story is given a chance to grow, it truly sucks you in. The narrator was a bit slow to warm as well, but by the midway point had fully embraced the roles and left me immersed in the story. More fantasy than science fiction, it still holds up as a great story.

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A classic

Anne McCaffrey is an all time legend of Sci-Fi and the Dragonriders of Pern continues to read well even decades after it's writing. It is a must read for fans of the genre.

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Love Pern, its Dragons and their awesome riders!

If you could sum up Dragonflight in three words, what would they be?

Imaginative, Fun, and Exciting

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lessa, she is a fighter through and through, from the beginning to the end of the book, she never gives up.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

Good job voicing the various characters, it was nice to "hear" the people I have come to love over the years.

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dragon flight

i have read most pern stories but some how by passed this one i am so glad to have found it . the story ties so much together. . I loved it a d shall read it many times

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Great story

Love this author, and this was a wonderful rendition to share with family - now we're on to the next book in this timeless series!

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Dragon flight

I have always enjoyed this author, and this story didn’t disappoint. Colorful, unexpected, with a common point of reference in a tapestry! Loved it!!

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