The commentator John M
posts on 10/15/2009 4:01:56 PM
I just read an old post and recognized it -- mine from almost two years ago. One of the things I like about the McCaffreys' writing is simply this: Anything which is not fiction due to the story line is correct. In other words, a cow has four stomachs, a man (or woman) has one and the speed of light is approx 186,000 miles per second. I love this one -- a light year is a measure of distance not speed. I admit I haven't kept up with things relating to Pern -- Whatever happened to the movie? I wanted James Earl Jones to play Robinton. He has a wonderful voice and his portrayal of Darth Vader (voice) was spectacular. I wish Angela Lansbury could fit in somewhere -- her voice is also something to hear. She did the teapot in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. May Irish Blessings Be Upon You and Yours. May Your Enemies Be Afflicted With Itching Without the Benefit of Scratching. (You probably recognize that curse -- I tried to paraphrase an old Irish one.)
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The commentator Jon Sonnenleiter
posts on 10/15/2009 4:01:36 AM
I've loved Anne's pern books since first reading them in the 1960'S.
But in the last few years they have become stagnated. with the exception of new life breathed into the series by the finding the buried computer.
What's needed now is an outside protagonist. Mabye a spaceship crash-lands on pern bring news of an enemy of human-kind comming their way.
Jon
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Unknown
posts on 10/8/2007 8:46:13 PM
gaaa!!!!!!!! I need to finish my power point project but I don't know how the book ends
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Kristina
posts on 8/22/2007 5:42:18 PM
I have read just about every Anne McCaffrey book written and I love them all. In addition to McCaffrey, I have read dozens of other Scifi/Fantasy authors and have liked some and disliked others. I don't understand how, with all of the books available, anyone could read 6 books in a row that they didn't like. If I don't like a book I have no problem putting it down halfway through even if it was recommended to me by a friend. BTW, I'm 30.
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Kimberle
posts on 8/12/2007 6:07:23 PM
i never understnd why folks who don't like a subject go that blog or message board to comment. are they just looking for an argument? are they bored? or are they just plainmean and wan to trash someone's beliefs or favorite star or author?
i just don't get it. the only time i post ona site is becuse the subjectintrests me. i mean i would not even search for an author if i hated them, what's the point?
they remind me of folks who create computer viruses.
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John
posts on 8/8/2007 11:17:26 PM
As long as we're discussing ages, I'm 65. I agree with the posters who recommended that if you don't like an author, don't read their books. You don't need to make rather stupid remarks as the only thing you are proving is your lack of good sense. You also might remember something from the Bible which begins "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." I have a number of authors I like, Anne being one, but I simply don't read the books written by those authors I do not like or find uninteresting. I will recommend authors I like but I will not claim an author I do not like is a bad writer. Afterall, someone must think they have merit or they wouldn't be published -- unless it were on the old "vanity" press. They certainly are better writers than I, or perhaps they're simply braver. Even if I don't like their writing, I must admit they deserve respect.
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The commentator Kati Phelps
posts on 8/8/2007 9:08:31 PM
I agree with you Donnie. I love Anne's Pern series and the "thread" that holds all the books together!! Having said that, I am 60 and have introduced Anne to my 14 year old granddaughter, and she is becoming an avid reader of Anne's Power series and the subsequent Maelstrom, Changlings continuation. As you said, if you don't like them, don't read them. Personally, I do read them and have met Anne personally. She is witty and charming - I RECOMMEND ALL ANN McCAFFREY'S books!!
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The commentator Donnie R. Fowler
posts on 8/8/2007 6:12:25 PM
Chill!!!
Perhaps your mind would do better at another genre!! Perhaps childrens books? I am an adult, 62 years young and I must admit I haven't seen everything there is to see in this world and have always been fascinated with science fiction/fantasy adventure. The author or authoress as the case may be is writing to the best of their ability about a subject that a lot of people WANT to read! Now I have read a lot of authors and if I didn't care for them, I quietly dropped them and got a different book by a different author. May I suggest you do the same?
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The commentator Chili
posts on 8/8/2007 5:03:28 PM
can't believe the bollocks that is being put up here. As far as the dragonriders of pern series is concerned ... it is one of the worst, most boring attempts at writing i have ever seen!
I read quite a bit and was looking around for older fantasy/sci-fi authors. I began the dragonrider of pern series but couldn't believe how awful it was. Book after book, horror upon horror! I read through six books in a row believing there must be some saving grace to her writing before acknowledging defeat. The reason i am so pissed off is because i can't believe anyone would read such nonsense and then recommend it to others. She's repititious there's always this person or that person getting a glass of klah! klah this, klah that, fellis this, fellis that. thread!!!. The plot - fighting thread is the dullest, worst, excuse for any book.
People pick up a book by J.V.Jones, try Raymond E.Feist. Troy by David Gemmell (His older books are not so good but this one is), Magareth Weis & Tracy Hickman ... Terry Goodkind. The difference between these authors i just mentioned and Anne McCafferey is unmeasurable!
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The commentator An Autheress Unknown
posts on 7/13/2007 12:59:42 PM
I am only 13 and I love to read any kind of fiction books but so far Ann McCaffrey is my favorite. I am reading her Dragons of Pern seares and her Acorna seares and I think both are fabulouse. she is oneof the best female authers I know.
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The commentator Sk8r Girl
posts on 7/8/2007 6:30:18 PM
I think I got half way through the first book of the dragon riders of pern series, I wonder why I stopped, I guess i'd better finish it!
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Anonymous
posts on 7/8/2007 12:08:09 PM
I want the socially inept next to my name it is not fair!
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Adnamarine
posts on 1/16/2007 9:02:16 AM
Well, I haven't read that book by her, but if the relationship is no different than the other books I can explain it. It's really just this mental connection. Their minds are constantly connected from the moment of Impression. If one of them died it would be agony for the other and it would never be the same again... well, if the dragon died. Because if the human dies then the dragon goes Between. If the dragon dies than the human usually dies as well. If they don't they live a sort of half existence. They're not all there, and they don't really have much of a will to live anymore; the connection is that close. Does that help?
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The socially inept Beth
posts on 1/15/2007 6:47:43 PM
I loved the book "The Smallest Dragonboy"..
I was just wondering if you could explain the relationship between keevan and his dragon to me.
I am confused about the relationship, and was hoping you could tell me...
Thanks
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The commentator John W. McCoy
posts on 1/1/2007 6:50:36 PM
I just watched (1/1/2007) a show on Animal Planet which talked about dragons and found it very interesting. They put together available information from legends of peoples throughout the world and added science to make the dragons "real". In the feature, for example, scientists figured out how the dragons might fly. They decided that the dragons would have hollow bones and other bird-like features but would also have hydrogen-producing bacteria to help make them lighter. They also showed an animation regarding a dragon mating ritual similar to that actually occuring with sea eagles. This ritual involves the intertwining of talons and a drop from high altitude. The animation was quite impressive. I hope you can find the show.
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Adnamarine
posts on 1/1/2007 6:26:19 PM
I'm glad Paolini at least admitted it, but he shouldn't have taken off of McCaffrey. It was obvious and unoriginal. Ann McCaffrey was the first author to come up with the idea of friendly dragons and a mental connection. It wouldn't have been quite so bad if dragons were just friendly and could speak telepathically with humns. But he had everything, from the Impression (though at least he didn't call it that, did he?), to the fact that the dragon can only speak to the human it Impressed. I'm rereading Dragonflight right now. So far it's my favorite of all her books, though I've nowhere near read all of them. F'lar is HOT. The other ones I've read are Dragonquest and all the ones about Menolly . Her thing for Robinton was so weird. I didn't like it. I loved Piemuer:)
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The commentator Donnie R. Fowler
posts on 1/1/2007 5:55:27 PM
I see the title of this book on the website, however, I cannot find it anywhere else. Is it part of another book? Or does it stand alone? Where can I find it? Any ideas?
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The commentator bcfalls
posts on 12/24/2006 10:07:04 PM
I am a huge fan of Anne's Pern books. I started with "The White Dragon" year ago and have read every book in the series, including the ones by Anne's son. The next book I am waiting for is if Pern makes contact with earth or vise versa. My favourite scene has always been when Master Robinton tells the Lord Holders off, which has happened on several occassions.
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The commentator Bea
posts on 12/19/2006 8:18:11 PM
The book Eragon is written by Christopher Paolini. There is also a second book called 'Eldest'. And yes they are very simular. Christopher admits he grew up reading the 'Pern' books, and he admitted they had an influance. We all love our Dragons or we wouldn't be on this chat room. And I for one have enjoyed his books. I have been lost with out any more Pern books until Todd started to write. But the books are so slow in comming, that Christopher has been a good band-aid for my reading pleasure.
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The commentator quinn
posts on 12/19/2006 7:11:05 PM
I Love her books there very good there one of the best books i have read
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