All the Weyrs of Pern (1991)

Finally, back to the story line! Enough with the repeating and retelling of the same story, LADY!! I swear she got at least three times the mileage out of this series as was necessary. If I'd have been one of the ones waiting breathlessly for the next Pern book to come out I'd have been pissed when it ended up being one of those lame "retelling" books! This one however, was finally back on to the story line and I quite enjoyed it. Even if she did kill off one of my beloved characters. But, he was really, really old so she was going to have to do it sooner or later. I guess I can accept that.

I stayed up way too late finishing it, now I'm exhausted. ( )

The more technological it all got, the less I liked it... ( )

I loved this book. Anne McCaffrey has done a terrific job of combining the traditional elements of fantasy with sci fi. Her writing brought tears to my eyes for a second time (the first being Moreta). Anne is able to get her readers invested in the characters even if some of them are new to the series. This is one of my most favorite series. I first read these books when I was in 7th grade and they still hold joy and fascination for me several decades later. ( )

CHRONICLES OF PERN

1991