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A new novel of Pern.
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Kindan is an apprentice harper at the Harper Hall but he is finding the lessons very difficult and although he has his friends, Nonala, Kelsa and Verilan, he also has enemies, such as the bully Vaxoram. Things begin to improve for Kindan when he beats Vaxoram in a duel and Vaxoram becomes first his servant and then gradually his trusted friend. Then Kindan impresses a fire-lizard and becomes the proud owner of the magnicent Valla. At the hatching he meets Koriana, daughter of Lord Holder Bemin of Fort Hold. She also impresses and she and Kindan fall in love, but her parents disapprove and she has to return to Fort Hold. Then a plague begins to spread across Pern, killing nearly everyone infected. Kindan and his friends search the harper records to see if they can find a cure, but all they can find is mention of a similar plague over a hundred Turns past. As the plague gets worse Kindan and Vaxoram are sent to Fort Hold to help tend the sick. Kindan will be reunited with Koriana, but will she be free of the plague, and will he be able to find a cure before more people die?
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been reading the Pern stories for over a decade now and every time I read a new one I just feel more and more disapointed. Books like The White Dragon and Dragonsong are truely magical and I've read Moreta more than 10 times and it still makes me cry. It feels to me that these stories keep on coming just to keep the franchise going rather than to add anything new or exciting. I hope that new readers wont be put off trying the original books by efforts like this one. My advice is to forget this one and go back to the old favourites.
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a huge, huge fan of Anne McCaffrey's work and own every book she's written. Unlike some i'm really optimistic about the collaborative work she's done with Todd, and lots of solo adventures from the son in the near future.
However, and there usually has been a however with Todd so far, he has got to give us some happiness! I get the opinion this is mostly Todd's work, his plan and execution only being 'supervised' by mummy.
I felt with Dragon's Blood, and I feel with this that the majority of the book is simply too bleak, and gives a fairly majorly unsatisfactory ending. It is poignant, evocative and does have a real sense of place that shows incredible skill in storytelling - that said I will not read this book a second time.
Would I recommend it to people? Yes. Because if you're a fan of Pern, like me, you will suffer anything to delve in to that incredible fantasy world. But the books recently are breaking my heart, and I feel that Todd needs to let some sunshine in from time to time!
As a product I have given it '4', because it outclasses anything else i've read in style and technique. However, on a scale of 'Novels of Pern' this would not rate highly for me, and I would be flabergasted to be found in the minority.
Give us something to smile about while the tears flow down our cheeks, Todd!
However, and there usually has been a however with Todd so far, he has got to give us some happiness! I get the opinion this is mostly Todd's work, his plan and execution only being 'supervised' by mummy.
I felt with Dragon's Blood, and I feel with this that the majority of the book is simply too bleak, and gives a fairly majorly unsatisfactory ending. It is poignant, evocative and does have a real sense of place that shows incredible skill in storytelling - that said I will not read this book a second time.
Would I recommend it to people? Yes. Because if you're a fan of Pern, like me, you will suffer anything to delve in to that incredible fantasy world. But the books recently are breaking my heart, and I feel that Todd needs to let some sunshine in from time to time!
As a product I have given it '4', because it outclasses anything else i've read in style and technique. However, on a scale of 'Novels of Pern' this would not rate highly for me, and I would be flabergasted to be found in the minority.
Give us something to smile about while the tears flow down our cheeks, Todd!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A good story that keeps the Pern traditions going. Timeline for the story is not clear so difficult to place in relation to other Pern stories.
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I've read other people's reviews and I felt a part of me die inside. You can't say it's not a good book because it's too bleak; that's the story he's tried to tell, and changing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. M. O. Jones
Read the origonals... and ask Todd to stop!
Sadly disappointing. This entirely lacks the charm and eloquence of Anne's series with Todd McCaffery appearing to 'miss the point' frequently. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Urbanvix
Pern
I have read many, if not most of the Dragon series, but in the past have lacked the funds to actually buy the books and Amazon has made it possible to locate and buy this amazing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M J Gearing
The Magnificent McCaffrey
I have almost all of Anne McCaffrey's books. I read them over and over again. I met Anne at Dragonhold Under Hill in County Wicklow, Ireland. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alagar
Oh dear.
Well I am a long-time fan of the Pern series; the first book I read was Moreta.
I understand that it's time for Anne to hand over her beloved Pern to a new author (I... Read more
I understand that it's time for Anne to hand over her beloved Pern to a new author (I... Read more
Published 17 months ago by LeelooSmart
dragon harper of pern
brilliant read for those who are lover of pern and the ways of there lives not just about dragon riders and both Ann and Todd Mccafrreys books up to there amazing standared
Published 21 months ago by Trish
Dragon Harper of pern
This was an exquisite book, one of the best she has written. I found the story line strong imaginative and exciting. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by T. Tracey
not so good
I love the Pern series and have every book, this one however I did not keep to read again. Why? it was just too bleak and somehow the magic that transported me to pern just isn't... Read more
Published on 8 July 2009 by WINKS
Dragon Harper
As always by Anne and Todd Mccaffrey a fantastic escape into a better place for a few hours. Only complaint as ever wished for it not to end. Saved it for the Easter Monday. Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by Christine M. Pearce
Not vintage but a good read.
The whole Dragon world is getting tired and needs something new: this is a good read but it lacks originality and needed a little something extra - I'm not sure what!
Published on 19 April 2009 by Dick Pearson
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