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A review by onetrooluff
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
4.0
What a lovely way to start the year! I finished 2022 with Dragonquest, only to realize that the Harper Hall trilogy really came next instead of The White Dragon. I have vague memories of these books being around when I was a kid, but I don't believe I ever got around to reading them.
Man, the anger I felt on Menolly's behalf through much of this book was real. The cruel behavior of her parents and sister were just infuriating! It was so awful to see Menolly's rare talent and love of music squashed simply because she was a girl, and sea-hold-bred. I was so happy to see her gather allies who stepped up to bat for her, and of course the fire lizards are awesome. There is a lot to think about here in regards to how family behavior, obligations, or abuse can affect a person and their self-perceived value.
I think this would be a great place for people to start with Pern, if they're not ready to jump into the politics and sex of the regular series. I'm excited to start the next book, but I will say it was also satisfying knowing all the backstory and characters from reading Dragonflight and Dragonquest.
Master Robinton continues to be SUPER AWESOME.
Man, the anger I felt on Menolly's behalf through much of this book was real. The cruel behavior of her parents and sister were just infuriating! It was so awful to see Menolly's rare talent and love of music squashed simply because she was a girl, and sea-hold-bred. I was so happy to see her gather allies who stepped up to bat for her, and of course the fire lizards are awesome. There is a lot to think about here in regards to how family behavior, obligations, or abuse can affect a person and their self-perceived value.
I think this would be a great place for people to start with Pern, if they're not ready to jump into the politics and sex of the regular series. I'm excited to start the next book, but I will say it was also satisfying knowing all the backstory and characters from reading Dragonflight and Dragonquest.
Master Robinton continues to be SUPER AWESOME.