The Smallest Dragonboy (Dragonriders of Pern)

The connection between the characters and their dragons felt so vivid and emotional. I wonder if McCaffrey drew from real-world bonds or created it entirely from imagination.

His size and self-doubt made his journey feel so real and relatable. I'm curious if readers saw this as a commentary on overcoming perceived limitations.

The world-building is so immersive, and I wonder what aspects of Pern’s history or environment inspired the story’s message about fitting in and proving oneself.