I dragonieri di Pern

Anne McCaffrey's portrayal of the bond between dragons and their riders feels so nuanced and heartfelt. I'm curious what inspired this deep connection and if it was modeled after real-world partnerships.

Some chapters focused heavily on world-building and politics, which made the story feel a bit slow at times. Do others think this was necessary for the story or could it have been streamlined?

The characters face so many dangerous situations that test their courage. I'm wondering how others interpret the message about heroism in this book.