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Title: Masterharper of Pern, The (Dragonriders of Pern)
ISBN: 1597370177
Author:
Anne McCaffrey
Publicate Date: 2005-11-25
Publish: 2005-11-25
List Price: $24.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: MP3 CD
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1: Masterharper weaves quite a tale
McCaffrey's beloved Dragonrider's of Pern series has been blessed with yet another novel. For as many of these novels that she has written, one might suspect that there would be at least one dud among them, yet every time I get my hands on one, I am pleasantly surprised - and find I don't really want to put it down.
Chronologically, this novel perfectly segues into Dragonflight, one of the primary Dragonrider novels. The last chapter introduces us to Lessa and the events at the beginning of that novel. But Masterharper is actually about Robington, a Mozart of Pern, if you will. A musical genius who masters all instruments his fingers touch, Robington strives to find his identity and person despite his father's lack of acceptance. Through his various adventures and training and teaching Robington realizes the dangerous lack of regard for the danger of the future fall of thread and begins to try and somehow fight this fading belief in thread.
If the previous paragraph makes little to no sense, don't sweat it. This is an excellent novel, moving quickly and developing some very interesting and intriguing characters. Most of these novels could be categorized as Fantasy due to the element of dragons, but in reading other books of the series, it is actually realized that this series is more science fiction than fantasy. All in all, it should be a fun read to fans of either genre.
If you've never read a Dragonrider's novel, this is an excellent example of one, though, personally, I would hold Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern) or even The The White Dragon (Dragonriders of Pern Vol 3) to be a few of the best Dragonrider's novels.
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2: argh.
Read this book and I was sooooo disappointed. Keep in mind that Dragonsong and -singer are my favorite Comfort Food reading.
1) McCaffrey has no time sense at all. And whomever the fans are that are supposed to be keeping her in line should be taken out and shot.
2) The events in this book utterly contradict cannon. SOme things I can excuse, like SIlvina being kind about the memory of Petiron- one just doesn't needlessly crush a 14 year old's feelings (Menolly), and auld ange syne can do funny things. However, Sebell's history completely changes, for instance.
3) Total wish fulfillment. Look, i know you admired the man you based Robinton off of, but really! No One is this blessed.
4) Unless it interfers with Cheap Plot Devices- let's just say I was just as surprised that Robinton's retarded son as I was for Mr. HOlland's deaf son. ALl teh plot downs were utterly predictable- not just because I am familiar with Pern.
Oh well, at least there wasn't an abused daughter who became the MOst Awesome, jsut to find an Awesomer guy, give it all up to be a mother, just to abuse/neglect her daughter (who is teh sequal). At least we were spared that.
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3: Robinton Revealed
I enjoyed listening to Robintons early years. It gave me a new view into a character that I have always loved in the Pern novels.
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4: Get ready to cry.
If you have read any of the series you know how the Masterharper steals your heart from the first book. This book makes you love him even more. Wraps you up from beginning to end in Annie's wonderful world. Enjoy.
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5: Masterharper of Pern
The narrator of this was excellent. I have a long drive to college, 3 days a week and this made the driving easier. Anyone who likes Pern will love this.
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