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Book Review of Dragongirl: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern

Dragongirl: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern
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Helpful Score: 2


I am so very glad I got my copy from the library and didn't pay for it. "Dragongirl" seems to have been written with no specific plot goals in mind. The story just rambles on, with a strong assumption that you have read the previous books in the series and can remember minor details and characters from a couple of books before. And which dragon goes with which rider????? With this many characters, some type of key or index should be provided.

The editing is also poor. Something happens, which is not explained except in passing; it is not mentioned again for 50 pages, then all of a sudden it is said to be a major event, which of course everyone knew everything about. But still not explained!! Arghh!

I did not finish the book but gave up in disgust - a rare occurrence for me.