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A review by literary__escapism
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
5.0
This is the BEST book I've read this year. I'm actually not sure I can explain my love for this book but I'm going to try.
I've been a little disgruntled with the fantasy genre (especially ya fantasy). I'm not a fan of the over emergence of vampires, fairies and angels. The Game of Thrones helped redeem adult fantasy for me and Dragonsong has totally redeemed my love of ya fantasy.
I never picked up this series as a teen and I wish I had.
Dragonsong is the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy and the first Dragonriders of Pern book that I've read. It set around Menolly , who lives in the Sea Hold. She has an extraordinary musical ability, but can never dream of being a Harper because Harpers are always boys. After a accident renders Menolly unable to play music, she runs away from the oppressive Sea Hold and discovers the fire lizards and sets the course for an adventure that will bring her close to the dragons she sings about.
I loved Menolly. Despite her oppressive surroundings she finds ways to be positive, like secretly tuning and singing. I felt like I was taking the journey with Menolly. I felt like crying when her hand was injured and she couldn't play. I rejoiced with her when she left the hold, even though she didn't know what the outcome would be.
I love the world of Pern that Anne McCaffrey as created. It's pure escapism for me. I got caught up in the world and didn't want to leave. Thankfully there are plenty of Pern novels to discover and I will be diving into Dragonsinger next.
I've been a little disgruntled with the fantasy genre (especially ya fantasy). I'm not a fan of the over emergence of vampires, fairies and angels. The Game of Thrones helped redeem adult fantasy for me and Dragonsong has totally redeemed my love of ya fantasy.
I never picked up this series as a teen and I wish I had.
Dragonsong is the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy and the first Dragonriders of Pern book that I've read. It set around Menolly , who lives in the Sea Hold. She has an extraordinary musical ability, but can never dream of being a Harper because Harpers are always boys. After a accident renders Menolly unable to play music, she runs away from the oppressive Sea Hold and discovers the fire lizards and sets the course for an adventure that will bring her close to the dragons she sings about.
I loved Menolly. Despite her oppressive surroundings she finds ways to be positive, like secretly tuning and singing. I felt like I was taking the journey with Menolly. I felt like crying when her hand was injured and she couldn't play. I rejoiced with her when she left the hold, even though she didn't know what the outcome would be.
I love the world of Pern that Anne McCaffrey as created. It's pure escapism for me. I got caught up in the world and didn't want to leave. Thankfully there are plenty of Pern novels to discover and I will be diving into Dragonsinger next.