• Dragonflight

  • Dragonriders of Pern, Book 1
  • By: Anne McCaffrey
  • Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
  • Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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Dragonflight

By: Anne McCaffrey
Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
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The classic first Dragonriders of Pern novel from New York Times best seller Anne McCaffrey.

The Dragons of Pern are the world's only defence against an ancient threat - Thread, an evil rain that devours everything it touches. Paired with their riders from the moment they hatch, they risk their lives burning the scourge of the Red Star from the sky. But the dragons are in decline - the Red Star hasn't posed a threat for generations, and the people of Pern have forgotten what they owe the Dragonriders. Only one Weyr remains, and the only dragon queen is dying....

F'lar knows that the Red Star is rising again and that the ancient threat will return. His only hope is the last queen egg and finding a woman strong enough to be the new queen's rider. But the villainous Lord Fax has other plans....

©2012 Anne McCaffrey (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group

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A favorite well rendered.

A treasured childhood favorite that was a delight to listen to! Sophie did a wonderful job.

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  • Jamie
  • 07-30-20

An ageless story of dragons and heroines/heroes

This story was written over 50 years ago, but it timeless and ageless. It is a superb story of hardships over come and, of course, of dragons 🐉 ridden by the women and men of Pern. Dragons that go between (teleport) instantly from place to place and speak to their riders telepathically. The appeal of this story is that it lets us imagine for a while what it would be like to fly on a dragon that can talk to you telepathically and take you anywhere in the world instantly - and that never gets old 😀

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  • Mr Chris Wildman
  • 06-26-20

The first and the best!

Excellent narration of an unforgettable story that I first enjoyed many turns ago. Favourite line? "I told you he'd shake me!"

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  • dawnt
  • 01-10-21

Back to my youth

I first read the pern series as a teenager..... revisiting them now they have lost none of their power.... I'm looking forward to listening to the next in the series . The books have it all, mystery , thrill, intrigue and humour..... I'm off now to hear more

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  • SOS
  • 10-10-20

Good story dated attitude to women

It was a good story but the relationship between men and women very dated and annoying.

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  • Lianne Unasa
  • 08-28-20

A dragon lover's MUST-read!!

Reacquainted after many years with my favourite books about dragons... the dragons of Pern series, has not disappointed, as good as I remembered!

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  • not your business
  • 07-16-22

Good Story - appaling reading

First of the Pern books and a good story and introduction to Pern. But spoiled by truly appalling narration. Terrible voices and an irritating tone. Stopped listening half way through and book the book to actually finish the story. Don't waste your money - buy the book.

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  • Paula J
  • 12-14-21

awesome book

awesome would make a brilliant film !! about time either that or a mini series

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  • Sally Goddard
  • 12-07-20

loved it as a child, loved it now a grandmother

Narration is beautiful to listen to.

A timeless story of dragons and riders. Their fight against a foe from another planet. A story that grips you from beginning to end and a world you are eager to learn more about.

So unique that it could of been written yesterday.

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  • P Quirk
  • 05-16-22

A trip down memory Lane

I really enjoyed reading the Pern novels oh so many years ago and have fond memories of the stories. I looked forward to this audio book version. The story is as good as ever with the exception that the relationships between men and women now seem rather dated. I wanted to shout at F’Lar “don’t shake her! It’s a form of assault and unworthy of you!”
That aside, it’s a well told story of “daring do” and fighting against the odds.
Narrator was good but really struggled when it came to Robinton. She simply could not produce his rich voice and it came out rather strangled.

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  • Barry Scott
  • 04-30-22

too fast

narration was to quick sentences often blend together making Hard to tell at times that it changed subjects

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  • Anonymous User
  • 07-09-20

Finally!

I’ve been frustrated in the past by the narrator of Dragonsong and Dragonsinger, etc. and have been waiting for aaaages for the rest of the Dragon books to be recorded unabridged. Finally audible are releasing the rest of the series and Sophie Aldred gives a satisfying performance. Her voices for the lord holders don’t quite match their descriptions but overall, she’s pleasant to listen to.
I’ve really enjoyed listening to this audiobook.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 07-09-21

Excellent reading

I loved rediscovering Pern listening to the books again on audible. Sophie Aldred does an amazing job at brining the characters to life. I have listened to the first three books - which are great! However after listening to the samples of the for the other books in the series I will wait until they are re-recorded as the first three books have been - they are quite crackly and the performances seem quite dated. Please re-record the other books soon! And hire Sophie! She is awesome! :)

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  • Anonymous User
  • 05-07-23

One of my favourites

Having been a frequent reader of this series, I have really enjoyed listening to this audiobook of book 1.

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  • Kaari Watkins
  • 11-22-22

I loved these books when I was a kid.

She must have been so young and innocent when she wrote these books.

**spoilers**

When the MC is repeatedly raped the author sort of offhandedly acknowledges that it's a bit rapey but the MC is somehow not at all traumatized by it. She's just a little bit grumpy. It's all very casually mentioned like it was just an unfortunate way to lose one's virginity.

When the missing weyrs of Pern who have been fighting thread for 40 turns, undoubtedly losing people they love along the way and likely many being permanently scarred from battle, have finally survived to enjoy a few months of peace, they are somehow all totally peachy keen to give up everything they know to go right back to the trauma of war because they're bored with no more thread to fight.

Only someone who's led a trauma free life would think these things would be no big deal.

That being said, Pern will always hold a special place in my heart. The world is interesting and I love the blending if fantasy and sci-fi.

Sophie did a fantastic job of narrarating as usual, even if I did cringe a bit at the way she pronounced Igen (Hold and Weyr).

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  • Jayne
  • 06-15-22

Glorious revisit

I first read this 30+ years ago and totally enjoyed this like a favourite cuddly blanket on a winters day.

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  • Aussiegal
  • 06-03-22

great book, well read

the book is entertaining as all AM books are. pleasant sounding narrator does good job.

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  • Meredith Edwards
  • 10-31-20

Cannot get enough pern

I have read these books many times first time listening a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 08-22-20

Best Dragon series ever written

Will always love this series, written beautifully anf eloquently! This is the type of book that will never get old.

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