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pebbles1984's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first step into the world of Pern, and I liked what I saw! I will be coming back.
lilyevangeline's review against another edition
4.0
Solid, classic, adolescent fantasy fiction at it's best. I can't believe that the awful cover on the edition my library owns kept me from reading this for so many years.
neglet's review against another edition
An old favorite I haven’t read in a while. Enjoy the determined heroine who loves music and ends up with nine tiny dragons. TINY DRAGONS, people!
tlindhorst's review against another edition
5.0
I still love this book that I first read when I was about the age of the main character, Mennolly. I still relate to her strong spirit & the despair she feels at not being allowed to live the life she dreams of because she is a girl. Very evocative world of dragons & Thread.
literary__escapism's review against another edition
5.0
This is the BEST book I've read this year. I'm actually not sure I can explain my love for this book but I'm going to try.
I've been a little disgruntled with the fantasy genre (especially ya fantasy). I'm not a fan of the over emergence of vampires, fairies and angels. The Game of Thrones helped redeem adult fantasy for me and Dragonsong has totally redeemed my love of ya fantasy.
I never picked up this series as a teen and I wish I had.
Dragonsong is the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy and the first Dragonriders of Pern book that I've read. It set around Menolly , who lives in the Sea Hold. She has an extraordinary musical ability, but can never dream of being a Harper because Harpers are always boys. After a accident renders Menolly unable to play music, she runs away from the oppressive Sea Hold and discovers the fire lizards and sets the course for an adventure that will bring her close to the dragons she sings about.
I loved Menolly. Despite her oppressive surroundings she finds ways to be positive, like secretly tuning and singing. I felt like I was taking the journey with Menolly. I felt like crying when her hand was injured and she couldn't play. I rejoiced with her when she left the hold, even though she didn't know what the outcome would be.
I love the world of Pern that Anne McCaffrey as created. It's pure escapism for me. I got caught up in the world and didn't want to leave. Thankfully there are plenty of Pern novels to discover and I will be diving into Dragonsinger next.
I've been a little disgruntled with the fantasy genre (especially ya fantasy). I'm not a fan of the over emergence of vampires, fairies and angels. The Game of Thrones helped redeem adult fantasy for me and Dragonsong has totally redeemed my love of ya fantasy.
I never picked up this series as a teen and I wish I had.
Dragonsong is the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy and the first Dragonriders of Pern book that I've read. It set around Menolly , who lives in the Sea Hold. She has an extraordinary musical ability, but can never dream of being a Harper because Harpers are always boys. After a accident renders Menolly unable to play music, she runs away from the oppressive Sea Hold and discovers the fire lizards and sets the course for an adventure that will bring her close to the dragons she sings about.
I loved Menolly. Despite her oppressive surroundings she finds ways to be positive, like secretly tuning and singing. I felt like I was taking the journey with Menolly. I felt like crying when her hand was injured and she couldn't play. I rejoiced with her when she left the hold, even though she didn't know what the outcome would be.
I love the world of Pern that Anne McCaffrey as created. It's pure escapism for me. I got caught up in the world and didn't want to leave. Thankfully there are plenty of Pern novels to discover and I will be diving into Dragonsinger next.
dankolar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carolibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Child abuse
leighton_cs's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
babyblue2194's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Very fun book to read. McCaffreys writing style is warm and inviting. Easy read.
genderqueer_hiker's review against another edition
4.0
Sure, this isn't high fantasy but it is a fabulous YA/older children's introduction to fantasy. I read this book when I was maybe 9 or 10 and it was one of my first introductions to fantasy and I loved it so it holds a lot of nostalgia for me. It's also a wonderfully fun book.