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The Dolphins of Pern by Anne McCaffrey

roseyrobertson's review against another edition

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3.0

I want to re-read this. I read a few pern books as a teenager and always felt that the plot had so much potential but the writing style was lacking. I wonder if I'd feel the same way now.

defiantfalcon's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

beaundarrows's review against another edition

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4.0

God I'm loving these books! So glad they're all on my kindle. I can just go from one to the next so easily.

imakandiway's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

cassie7e's review against another edition

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adventurous relaxing slow-paced

3.0

4 star entertainment value (this may be my favorite Pern book Ive read) and 2 for writing craft (inconsistent pacing and depth into scenes, including an abrupt ending). Averaged out to 3.

The narrative could have easily focused entirely on the dolphin plotline and fleshed out the characters and development more, instead of cramming in a weyr & dragonriders plot that didn't really connect at all. 

trsclee's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mikimeiko's review against another edition

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3.0

I remember this as a great book, but I didn't like it that much this time. I'm finding Pern books constantly if slightly disappointing, and that makes me really sad.

amcurban's review against another edition

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Very good story with a very fun idea behind it.

nursemyrtle's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

nerual_'s review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

2.75