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rosemaryfay's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
the author is truly incapable of not writing a "not like other girls" storyline, but even so, it was an enjoyable read.
sarahdm's review
3.0
Here's my no nostalgia review. First time reading this book in 2023.
Menolly truly hits PEAK Mary-Sue here. She is good at everything right away. She literally graduates from Bard School in a week. Her only struggle is that all the other girl's just hate her because she's just TOO GOOD. Eyerolled so hard I might hurt myself.
Thankfully we are introduced to some actually interesting characters here. Sebell and Piemur were delightful. However there is a mentally disabled character and he is handled with the amount of delicacy you expect from a novel published in the 70's. SKIP the audiobook. The narrator does a voice for this character that I just couldn't handle. They did the bare minimum of not using the Hard R word here.
Despite that, Bard School is actually really interesting. We explore the kinds of classes and lessons it takes to mold young students into Harpers. I had a great time exploring more of Pern and the world building. Paired with the 2 albums for this series, it continues to make the Harper Series worth reading.
Menolly truly hits PEAK Mary-Sue here. She is good at everything right away. She literally graduates from Bard School in a week. Her only struggle is that all the other girl's just hate her because she's just TOO GOOD. Eyerolled so hard I might hurt myself.
Thankfully we are introduced to some actually interesting characters here. Sebell and Piemur were delightful. However there is a mentally disabled character and he is handled with the amount of delicacy you expect from a novel published in the 70's. SKIP the audiobook. The narrator does a voice for this character that I just couldn't handle. They did the bare minimum of not using the Hard R word here.
Despite that, Bard School is actually really interesting. We explore the kinds of classes and lessons it takes to mold young students into Harpers. I had a great time exploring more of Pern and the world building. Paired with the 2 albums for this series, it continues to make the Harper Series worth reading.
nerual_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tehani's review
5.0
Marisol and I are rereading and reviewing Pern. Our Harper Hall trilogy review is here: http://fablecroft.com.au/miscellaneous/revisiting-pern-the-great-mccaffrey-reread-the-harper-hall-trilogy
jessmcphee's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
uranaishi's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Sexism, Alcohol, Classism, Gaslighting, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse, Grief, Medical content, Violence, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Blood, and Child abuse
tecovb's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
domiri's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0