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Dragondrums (Paperback)

by Anne McCaffrey (Author)
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  • Paperback: 223 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Books; New edition edition (1 Mar 1982)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552118044
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552118040
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 78,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Of all the young singers at the Harperhall of Pern, Piemur was the one chosen for the leading role at Lord Groghe's Gather...and then his voice broke. Suddenly his whole future at Harperhall became uncertain. But Masterharper Robinton, Menolly and Sebell had other plans for Piemur. They were sure that his quick wits and discretion could be used to keep a check on the troublesome Oldtimers and their strange traffic in fire lizards. So, whilst serving as a messanger-drum apprentice, Piemur carried out special errands for the three. And it was on one such errand that he realized his wildest dreams.

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A spellbinding legend of Pern.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Reign of Fire Lizards, 21 Oct 2006
By cluricaune "cluricaune" (Co. Armagh, N. Ireland) - See all my reviews
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"Dragondrums" is the third book in Anne McCaffery's "Harper Hall Trilogy" and is set on the world of Pern. Three years have now passed since "Dragonsinger", when Menolly first arrived at the Harper Hall. She remains a favourite of Masterharper Robinton, an still enjoys the company of her nine fire lizards. However, there have been some changes. Now a journeyman, she is much more confident and no-one questions her place at the Hall : in fact, she now seems to hold a certain amount of authority. However, although Menolly appears in "Dragondrums", she isn't the central character : this book tells the story of her friend and ally, Piemur.

"Dragondrums" begins with a disaster, albeit one that wasn't entirely unexpected : Piemur's voice breaks. As a result, his career as a singer has to be put on hold - something that also costs him his position as Shonagar's apprentice. Despite his initial fears, Piemur soon finds himself apprenticed to the Masterharper himself and working, at times, with Menolly and Sebell - another journeyman. As his tasks for Robinton will not be public news, however, he will officially be apprenticed to Olodkey, the Hall's drummaster. Although delighted with the prestige of working for Robinton, and hopeful that his work will include a visit to the Southern Continent, things aren't altogether easy for Piemur, His new classmates on the drum level make his life as difficult as they possible can - and his missions for Robinton are not without their peril.

Although the final book in the Harper Hall trilogy, "Dragonsong" didn't really seem to 'fit' - partly because the focus has shifted from Menolly to Piemur, and partly because it didn't really bring any `ending' to the trilogy. Although Menolly does appear in a supporting role, there were some loose <ahem> Threads that could've been dealt with and were ignored. I also thought Piemur's choices at the end of the book were a little strange, given everything that had been so important to him up until that point. However, like the previous two instalments, this is an easily read and enjoyable book that contains, for me, a stronger adventure element.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a good book!, 15 Oct 2000
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Dragondrums, along with Dragon singer and The Renegades of Pern, is one of my favorite McCaffrey books. It was great to get reaquainted with the characters from Dragonsinger especially since this book links in so well with the rest of the series. Piemur is realistic and smart, a brilliant lead figure. He's used to good effect, introduceing readers to the southern continent outside the weyr.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anne McCaffrey - Dragondrums, 11 Jun 2009
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Very please with this book been reading the series and gripped story very Entertaining. The book itself arrived in very good condition, will be buying the next in the series soon.
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1.0 out of 5 stars You will never get your time back.
Do yourself a favour and steer clear of the book. I've given it one star because that's the lowest that I can select, come on Amazon let us select zero! Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2006 by E. A. Mullen

5.0 out of 5 stars superb reading of exelent book.
This is super, coudnt have been read better by anyone except maybe Anne herself. the book itself is great itself so what could be better a great book and a great author.
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