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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
Oh, Tongue, give sound to joy and sing
Of hope and promise on dragonwing
I'm a fan of the whole Pern world created by Anne McCaffrey, but adding in a focus on music was a huge bonus for me.
Of hope and promise on dragonwing
I'm a fan of the whole Pern world created by Anne McCaffrey, but adding in a focus on music was a huge bonus for me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Compared to Dragonflight and Dragonquest, Dragonsong is more young adult oriented. I think McCaffrey does much better in this style because she focuses on the emotions and motivations of the main character, Menolly, rather than being caught up with the plot.
This is a great book for teens because it features a protagonist that has a deep passion for music, but is ostracized by her family and community, and must practice in secret. I think this is something most teens and young adults can relate to - really wanting to pursue something but having others stand in your way and put you down.
Menolly is pragmatic and hopeful. I enjoyed her character immensely. I thought it was realistic the range of emotions she went through, and she did grow throughout the story. I think it's unrealistic for a young character to be constantly defiant. At some point everyone gets downhearted and depressed when the odds are stacked against them. I also liked how there wasn't a romance story or a boy that was interested in Menolly. I think that would have detracted from Dragonsong because the book is about a young girl finding her place. A girl can always do it on her own. Doesn't always need a boy!
Dragonsong takes place in the same time as Dragonflight and there are some references to one of the hatchings in Dragonflight. Other than that, if you are following the main Pern storyline, missing this book isn't going to confuse you later on.
This is a great book for teens because it features a protagonist that has a deep passion for music, but is ostracized by her family and community, and must practice in secret. I think this is something most teens and young adults can relate to - really wanting to pursue something but having others stand in your way and put you down.
Menolly is pragmatic and hopeful. I enjoyed her character immensely. I thought it was realistic the range of emotions she went through, and she did grow throughout the story. I think it's unrealistic for a young character to be constantly defiant. At some point everyone gets downhearted and depressed when the odds are stacked against them. I also liked how there wasn't a romance story or a boy that was interested in Menolly. I think that would have detracted from Dragonsong because the book is about a young girl finding her place. A girl can always do it on her own. Doesn't always need a boy!
Dragonsong takes place in the same time as Dragonflight and there are some references to one of the hatchings in Dragonflight. Other than that, if you are following the main Pern storyline, missing this book isn't going to confuse you later on.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
A favorite book from my teen years. I find the cover art enchantingly beautiful and who wouldn't want to be Menolly?
Another one I could not put down that kept me up most of the night. I confess, of all Anne's characters in this series, Menolly is my favourite.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved Menolly, and how despite all her misfortune from her the environment which she was brought up, she sees an opportunity when she finds the fire lizard. She heads back out with no intention of returning and surrounds herself with the fire lizards who haven't expected her to be someone she's not. It was heartwarming to see her choose to stay away from her family, surrounding herself with people who saw her skills and did not deny her for what she was capable of.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Medical trauma
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous