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Review Summaries
"In this book F'lessan the only son of F'lar and Lessa and rider of bronze Golanth along with Tia rider of green Zarenth face adversity and great danger to help make Pern a safer placefor the dragon riders of this wonderful planet. "
amber, Resident Anne McCaffrey Scholar
"As the current phase of thread fall ends, the dragon riders of Pern must face a future that will not include fighting thread. F'lessan (F'lar and Lessa's only child) becomes a leader in the planet-wide search for a new occupation for the Weyrs and dragon riders. A small group of Pernese are actively fighting the technological changes introduced through the AVIS computer to their society."
Wendy Gerry, Resident Anne McCaffrey Scholar
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Del Rey, Apr 2001, 25.00, 448 pp.
ISBN: 0345434684
It has been two years since AIVAS (artificial intelligence voice address system) shut himself down, but many remain grateful for the knowledge, tools, and technology AIVAS provided them such as paper, print, and medical treatment.
Not everyone is pleased with the changes AIVAS brought about for the Pernese society. The Abominators believe AIVAS is evil and society needs to return to the pre-AIVAS days. They believe in the use of force to enforce their beliefs. As Weyr, holder, and craft unite to battle the Abominators, F'Lessan, the son of Lessa and F'lar, seeks a way to make the dragonriders remain important to Pern long after the thread threat leaves.
Three years have passed since a Pern book was published, but readers will know that THE SKIES OF PERN was worth the wait. Once again the mistress of science fiction, Anne McCaffrey has crafted a novel about a world that many genre fans love. The evolution of society serves as the underlying theme to a story line rich with tradition, strong characterizations, and a powerful plot that will excite fans into demanding the next novel come out much faster.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Anne McCaffrey Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30% Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Adversaries are…
- dragon buddy
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
GIANT monster(s)
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- champion of justice
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can talk to animals
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Setting
Terrain
- Jungle
- Desert
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
- humans in a contemporary society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue?
- significantly more descript than dialog
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