Anne McCaffrey
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| Title | : | Dragon Harper (Pern #20) |
| Author | : | Anne McCaffrey |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | December 26th 2007 by Del Rey Books (first published January 1st 2007) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Science Fiction. Dragons. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy |
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For millions of readers the world over, the name Pern is magical, conjuring up grand vistas of a distant planet whose blue skies are patrolled by brave dragons and their noble riders, a paradise threatened by the periodic fall of deadly Thread. But not all dangers descend from the skies. Now, in their third collaboration, Anne McCaffrey and her son, Todd McCaffrey, spin a tale of a mysterious illness that may succeed in doing what centuries of Threadfall could not: kill every last human on Pern.Life in the Harper Hall is busy for best friends Kindan, Nonala, and Kelsa. As the only female apprentices, Nonala and Kelsa are the butt of jokes and easy targets for the bully Vaxoram and his cronies. But when Kindan springs to Kelsa's defense, he winds up in a fight for his life against the older, bigger Vaxoram-a fight that will lead to a surprising friendship.
Meanwhile, in nearby Fort Hold, a clutch of fire-lizard eggs is about to hatch, and Lord Bemin's beautiful young daughter, Koriana, is determined to Impress one of the delightful creatures. At the hatching, Kindan Impresses a fire-lizard of his own . . . and wins the heart of Koriana. But Lord Bemin mistrusts harpers and will not hear of a match between his daughter and the low-born Kindan.
Then fate intervenes in the form of a virulent plague as fast-spreading as it is deadly. Arising suddenly, as if out of nowhere, the contagion decimates hold after hold, paying no heed to distinctions of birth. In this feverish crucible, friendship and love will be tested to the breaking point and beyond. For with Threadfall scant years away, the Dragonriders dare not expose themselves to infection, and it will fall to Kindan and his fellow apprentices to bravely search for a cure and save humanity.
The price of failure is unthinkable. But the price of success may be even harder to bear.
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| Original Title: | Dragon Harper (Dragonriders of Pern) |
| ISBN: | 0345480309 (ISBN13: 9780345480309) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Pern #20, Pern (Chronological Order) #6 |
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Ratings: 4.07 From 9678 Users | 249 ReviewsAppraise Epithetical Books Dragon Harper (Pern #20)
Dragon harper was another book that was not out when I read this series the first couple of times. This was during the same time period as Dragon Kin and Dragon Fire. All of these have been exceptional reads.There are some of the same characters in each of these books. Some of these characters are very likable. This one focuses on a plague that hits Pern. This a terrible plague and it takes the lives of so many. Kindan is an amazing character and he has been through all of these books. This oneOne thing I hate is a lack of continuity. I don't mean that you have to keep to a strict script, but follow the rules that you set up for your world. Case in point: In the previous book, Dragon's Fire (spoilers coming, if you haven't read it yet...) the plot revolves around firestone, which explodes on contact with ANY moisture, cause dragons pain when they eat it, and cannot be eaten by fire-lizards. This is either never mentioned, or outright contradicts other books in the series. But the
Anne McCaffrey is the quintessential writer of fantasy books pertaining to dragons. These books are always wonderful, well written, and perfectly characterized. All of her series are great but the ones that take place on Pern are the best of all. A thoroughly fun and engaging read.
Much like its characters, which have to deal with a plague, this book too suffers from something debilitating and deadly.Unfinished-ness.From the very beginning the book is striking in its emptiness. There is nothing here for a long time reader to grind their teeth on. Every aspect of the writing is either minimal, bare bones, or has been covered better in prior books.The first chapter is liable to confuse readers as it focuses, in a limited third person perspective, on one boy and provides no
Dragon harper was another book that was not out when I read this series the first couple of times. This was during the same time period as Dragon Kin and Dragon Fire. All of these have been exceptional reads.There are some of the same characters in each of these books. Some of these characters are very likable. This one focuses on a plague that hits Pern. This a terrible plague and it takes the lives of so many. Kindan is an amazing character and he has been through all of these books. This one
I quite enjoyed this book, although it made me misty eyed. It was also sad but triumphant. I could sort of tell what parts of the plot were Todd's and which part's were Anne's. I like the characters but there was some confusing moments.
Dragon's heart,Dragon's fire,Rider true,Fly higher.A great read, even though it had less dragons.
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