Dragonflight

Dragonriders of Pern, Book 1

By: Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

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

good performance of a sci fi classic

the pern series is a childhood favorite of mine (i read these books too young - there’s quite a bit of violence, sex, and implied sexual violence…) so i’ve been looking forward to an audiobook… though i’ve found that sometimes hearing someone else voice characters ive had in my head for decades can be disappointing. but i liked this performance overall, though i’ve two beefs with it -

1) it’s a 9 hour book divided into only four chapters. yikes.
2) the crunchy quality of the audio makes the narrator sometimes sound a bit robotic.

i like how the narrator voice acts the dialogue as if he were reading for a play or movie, with a lot of emotion behind it. i didn’t really notice “mouth sounds,” but i listened on speakers and not headphones.

i do also wish it had been a female narrator - although flar is a major point of view character for a chunk of the book, let’s be real, lessa is the protagonist.

Dragon flight

I read Anna McCaffrey years ago & am now listening to them again. I plan on introducing my Granddaughter to these stories. Her imagination will run wild!!!

Woman and her dragon!

Where does Dragonflight rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In my the top ten of books list of audiobooks I have own.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lessa is a wonderful strong female character. Who fights for what she believes in.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listen to Dick Hill's performance in this series.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Lessa impresses Ramoth, her beloved golden dragon.

Any additional comments?

I fell in love with Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series 30 years ago. Then as a young girl, there wasn't strong roles for women, instead of the usual plots in which women are only rescued by the male hero. McCaffrey brings out real a believable heroine in Lessa. McCaffrey makes you want to live on Pern. Go on a flight of fancy with graceful golden dragon wings and leave the world behind.

Joann: You gotta love these books!

What made the experience of listening to Dragonflight the most enjoyable?

My son got me hooked on the Pern books back in the late 70s. They're still breathtaking, and better when someone reads them too you.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dragonflight?

When Lesa had the connection with her dragon. That was a heart rending moment.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No life hasn't that long a listen time for me. But I never fell asleep while listening.

Any additional comments?

I love Ann Mccaffeny. I lost my son last year at the age of 57. But we had such a connection with the books we shared. She as one of the top of the lists.

what a great story

David hill is an excellent narrator I truly enjoyed his reading and in depth inflections. he brought the world of pern to life. I could not put it down. what a truly timeless story my only regret is not reading the books of pern sooner.

Escape the world here

Would you listen to Dragonflight again? Why?

nice to stop thinking about all the things in the world and life! Go to Pern and forget it all!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dragonflight?

the story rocks! all of it

Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

lessa

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

always a classic! You can't miss with this.

Always a classic! You can't miss with this. there is nothing more to say.

best

loved it I recommend it to anyone who likes dragon's and Adventure Different worlds life.

The Author that started it all.

Anne McCaffry's Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight is the book that started my love of reading back in the 80's and have never looked back. I can attest that this book does not disappoint. The story follows the adventures of Lessa, a young woman who discovers she has the power of communicate with dragons, and her journey to become the leader of the Dragonriders. The characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Lessa, who grows and changes over the course of the story. and we must not forget the dragons, who are a highlight of the book, each one unique in their personality and abilities.
Overall, Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight is a must-read for any fan of fantasy. it's a thrilling adventure that will transport you to a world known as Pern and leave you wanting the next book in the series.

As good as it was in 1968

I have loved these books for many years and am enjoying the oh....200th revisit. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great scifi/fantasy