Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey

Nerilka's Story

Dragonriders of Pern #8

Anne McCaffrey

208 pages • first pub 1986 (view editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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Readers who enjoy character-driven journeys of self-discovery in richly detailed fantasy worlds, where personal growth and quiet heroism unfold amid societal crises, will find this tale compelling.

Description

A deadly epidemic was sweeping across Pern Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in to help--except Nerilka's father, who refused to share Fort Hold's bounty with the other Holds. So, ashamed of her family and determined to do her part, ...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 1,400 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

emotional: 70%

sad: 47%

hopeful: 29%

reflective: 29%

tense: 29%

challenging: 17%

dark: 17%

inspiring: 17%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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