by Anne McCaffrey
2014 re-read. Review forthcoming
2014 re-read. Review forthcoming
This book picks up right were Dragonsong left off. Menolly arrives at Harper Hall on the back of a bronze dragon, with the Masterharper himself as her traveling companion. The whole thing is more than she could have ever dreamed, but then comes the hard part: making a place for herself at Harper Hal...
This book is a sequel to Dragonsong set within the Pern universe that includes McCaffrey's Dragonrider books. I first read this as a teen and this is marketed towards young adults (or even younger). However, I found it a fun read even later as an adult. Menolly is among McCaffrey's most appealing ...
I wish I'd liked this book as much as I did the first, but it unfortunately felt like a little bit of a letdown, possibly partly because of the weight of stories published after it but which I read before this, in the same way Lord of the Rings feels cliche at times.In tone, it's just as delightful ...
I didn't like this as much as Dragonsong. Menolly is finally at Harper Hall, beginning to learn music. There isn't too much of a plot or conflict, other than the difficulties of fitting in when you are the new person, and other girls being jealous. It is a quick, easy read. I was kind of hoping for...
This is one of those books that would have been too short practically no matter how long it was. One of my very favourite books, and one of my introductions to the fantasy genre. I love the atmosphere it describes, and would love to experience some lessons at Harper Hall myself... even though I'd pr...
I had to read the second book to this series. I figured now that Menolly is in Harper Hall, where she's supposed to be, life is good. Instead, all these bad things are still happening. As a young child, it seemed so unfair. I was so angry at the other girls. I felt for Menolly because I understo...
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