The reviewer appreciates the worldbuilding in Dragonflight, particularly the dragons and the unique environment of Pern. However, they found the characters uninteresting and the romance lacking chemistry, making them unsure about continuing the series.
The reviewer highlights the strong worldbuilding in Dragonflight, noting the prominent role of dragons and the unique environmental factors that shape the world of Pern. The blend of science fiction and fantasy elements is praised, with the story's setting and history being particularly engaging. However, the characters, especially F'lar and Lessa, were found to be uninteresting and lacked the chemistry needed for a compelling romance. The plot and ending were successful, but the reviewer is unsure about continuing the series due to the uninteresting characters.
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The narrative spent more time with F’lar than I would have liked.
The man “took her shoulders and shook her” so many times that Lessa actually made a joke about it.
At this point, I’m not sure if I’ll be returning to Pern.