As I indicated in the title, Dragonflight is a terrific book. It doesn't just stay on one specific topic however, but ranges from Weyr life, to politics between Holds, to romance, (both dragon and human) *sigh*. The only reason I gave it four stars is becasue it is reeeeeally complex. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO READ THIS OR ANY OF THE OTHER PERN BOOKS UNLESS FULLY AWAKE AND FUNCTIONAL! The names and statuses would be nearly impossable to remember if the book didn't have a guide in the back and god help the person who doesn't understand the plot which indeed, seems very complicated as well. P.S. very good book for long plane/car rides or long waits.