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Dragonsong
by Anne McCaffrey
I was first introduced to the world of Pern through The Dragonriders of Pern. It was a little heavy to start with, but I ate it up. I loved the world that Anne McCaffrey created and I loved the way the stories weaved together to create a beautiful tapestry of images. Dragonsong was no different. I loved it.
McCaffrey is back here with the story of Menolly, a musician forbidden from creating her music solely because she is a girl and girls just don't do that. Menolly lives in a very old-fashioned Hold, where tradition is deeply ingrained and new ideas just don't see the light of day.
I felt the injustice of Menolly's life right along with her. I wept with her when she was forbidden to sing or write her music. I mourned the loss she suffered, and I rejoiced when she discovered that things weren't as she thought. I jumped for joy when her fire lizards came into the picture. Above all, I related to her almost overwhelming desire to create. For her, it's music. For me, it's writing.
Menolly is a believable character with flaws and strengths. She has to work at things and the only thing that really comes easy for her is music...which she's forbidden from making. She was just real to me. A real girl with hopes and dreams, who has those crushed. I could relate to that. And I loved that things did end up working out for her, but not without a huge struggle. She really suffered along the way and nothing was just handed to her. I think she's a great female character.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to get started with Anne McCaffrey. It isn't as long or as heavy as the first Dragonriders book, so it might be easier. Be warned though, there are things in Dragonsong that do reference the Dragonriders. So if you read this first, be prepared to read all the rest of the books so that you're not lost!
I'm giving this a 'Pick Me' rating.
McCaffrey is back here with the story of Menolly, a musician forbidden from creating her music solely because she is a girl and girls just don't do that. Menolly lives in a very old-fashioned Hold, where tradition is deeply ingrained and new ideas just don't see the light of day.
I felt the injustice of Menolly's life right along with her. I wept with her when she was forbidden to sing or write her music. I mourned the loss she suffered, and I rejoiced when she discovered that things weren't as she thought. I jumped for joy when her fire lizards came into the picture. Above all, I related to her almost overwhelming desire to create. For her, it's music. For me, it's writing.
Menolly is a believable character with flaws and strengths. She has to work at things and the only thing that really comes easy for her is music...which she's forbidden from making. She was just real to me. A real girl with hopes and dreams, who has those crushed. I could relate to that. And I loved that things did end up working out for her, but not without a huge struggle. She really suffered along the way and nothing was just handed to her. I think she's a great female character.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to get started with Anne McCaffrey. It isn't as long or as heavy as the first Dragonriders book, so it might be easier. Be warned though, there are things in Dragonsong that do reference the Dragonriders. So if you read this first, be prepared to read all the rest of the books so that you're not lost!
I'm giving this a 'Pick Me' rating.