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The Skies of Pern

Dragonriders of Pern, Book 15

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The Skies of Pern

By: Anne McCaffrey
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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Now that Pern can look forward to a future without the threat of Threadfall, the people are free to leave their protective stone holds and spread across more of the planet, as well as improve their lives with the newly discovered ancient technology. Not everyone is happy, though. Some resist the change, and consider anything new to be an "abomination". And the dragonriders are uncertain: without Thread, what will their purpose be in Pernese society?

Then a new danger - again from the skies - looms. Once again, the people must pull together...And turn to the only ones who can solve the crisis: the dragonriders of Pern!

©2007 Anne McCaffrey (P)2007 Brilliance Audio Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Adventure Science Fiction Epic Time Travel

Critic reviews

"Superb storytelling and engaging characters. . .McCaffrey's most popular series takes on a new dimension with the latest installment, as familiar characters feel the weight of their years, giving way to a new generation of humans and their dragon companions." ( Library Journal)
"Multifaceted as the eyes of their dragons, these novels offer romance, adventure, medieval pageantry, intrigue . . . [and] a satisfyingly complex society." ( SciFi Weekly)

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I have read just about every thing that Ann McAffery has written, and love the Pern series.

Long time fan of Pern

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I love Pern's dragons. I love most if not all of Anne McCaffrey 's books but this is my favorite.

I love Pern

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can't wait to see what happens with skywatch . will golly get control and heal?

yes just yes

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I kept restarting at the last 10 minutes. I didn't want it to end....again!!

Loved it!!

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I enjoyed listening to this book again (have read it before), but the narration became irritating to me when the narrator tried to pitch his voice higher to read the women's voices- he just couldn't carry it off. It sounds better reading it all straight. Also, I noticed a few mispronunciations- earlier in the book, Menolly was pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable, whereas later in the book, it was emphasized on the first. I have read it with the pronunciation on the first syllable (in MY head). I noticed it with one or two other names, also. It makes me wonder, do the readers find out from the authors how to pronouce certain names, or just wing it?

minor irritants, otherwise loved it

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