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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I read this in 9th grade and I still think about it sometimes. I love Menolly.
A perfect one sitting read for a flight. McCaffrey tells wonderful tales wonderfully and deserves to be at the top of any sci-fi list from any era.
This story fits seemlessly into at least 2 other books in the series, but doesn't require much immersion in the world to be a fun satisfying read. glad i found it way down in my kindle library just as i was struggling to find something to read on a plane.
This story fits seemlessly into at least 2 other books in the series, but doesn't require much immersion in the world to be a fun satisfying read. glad i found it way down in my kindle library just as i was struggling to find something to read on a plane.
I want a fire-lizard please!!
Any colour at all I am not picky!
I fell in love with McCaffrey's dragons and to have my own true friend to live with and ride into battle, but gosh fire lizards are cute!
and Menolly's story is one I can relate to, wanting to follow a passion but with parents who couldn't care here or there for just wanting to do what "you're supposed to do!"
Honestly I read this book so many times my copy's pages went semi transparent.
Very great read for adventurous souls!
Any colour at all I am not picky!
I fell in love with McCaffrey's dragons and to have my own true friend to live with and ride into battle, but gosh fire lizards are cute!
and Menolly's story is one I can relate to, wanting to follow a passion but with parents who couldn't care here or there for just wanting to do what "you're supposed to do!"
Honestly I read this book so many times my copy's pages went semi transparent.
Very great read for adventurous souls!
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
Menolly has had it tough her whole life and has now found her place. She distrusts that people really like her and what she knows and does. I cried when she realised that they really did like her and wanted to know more!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Wonderfully imaginative! Really original and interesting. Great characters and plot, delightful all through! A couple of times the writing was unclear, and there are too many dragon and people's names to remember. It is also sometimes unclear if the name spoken of is a person or dragon. But other than that the writing is brilliant! I love the writing style and the use of special 'lingo' for the fantasy culture and their habits. It's very detailed, enchantingly different and yet familiar.
Since our main character is dealing with emotional abuse and a longing for music, this really hit a chord with me and drew me in. It made me so mad that they wouldn't let her play music just b/c she's a girl, and I absolutely identified with feeling that you "must" play. Something inside that will not be denied just has to sing and compose and make music. I love the combination of strength and vulnerability in Menolly. That makes for a great main character.
I can't wait to read the next one!
Since our main character is dealing with emotional abuse and a longing for music, this really hit a chord with me and drew me in. It made me so mad that they wouldn't let her play music just b/c she's a girl, and I absolutely identified with feeling that you "must" play. Something inside that will not be denied just has to sing and compose and make music. I love the combination of strength and vulnerability in Menolly. That makes for a great main character.
I can't wait to read the next one!
One of my favorite in the Pern series, this re-read brought me all the joy and excitement it always does.
I really enjoy this book. Sadly, the series seems to go downhill after the first book. I wish it didn't, because I would love to read more of "Dragonsong" quality.