Dragonsinger

Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 2

By: Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by: Sally Darling

Menolly has returned home and entered the Harper Hall. But her entry into the Hall proves the beginning of more troubles, and the Master Harper gives her a difficult time because she is a girl. As Menolly begins to despair, she finds help in the shape of nine bright allies.Don't miss the other books in the Harper Hall Trilogy.©1977 Anne McCaffrey (P)1992 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"The transformation of Menolly from a terrified outcast to a woman secure within herself is skillfully handled, making her a sympathetic character with whom many readers will identify." ( School Library Journal)
"A superbly crafted fantasy in the heroic tradition....Unlike many sequels, this maintains the dramatic tensions of its predecessor." ( Horn Book)
"Although set in another world, where dragons fly and people have fire lizards as pets, Menolly's innermost concerns are wholly contemporary." ( Booklist)

Much better

This narrator did a much better job reading this book than she did with Dragonsong.

better the then first book in the series

the Continuing Story builds great interest to the reader and the development of the new characters are fun

favorite

one of my favorites from Anne she really spins a great tale very repeatable and personal

Nice Coming of Age YA tale

I recently listened to Dragonsinger written by Anne McCaffrey and narrated by Sally Darling.

This is the second book in the Pern Harper Hall Trilogy. It's generally almost impossible to review a book later in a series without a few spoilers. If this is an issue for you, I  suggest you stop reading now. 

Menolly, the young musician who bonded with nine fire lizards, has been accepted into the Harper Hall to begin training as a Harper. This is novel in itself as she is the sole girl in a male dominated school. While some have few issues with her presence, many others resist the concept of a female Harper.

Sally Darling's reading of this book was generally decent. There are a few awkward pronunciations, but nothing too serious. Overall she did a very workman like job with the text.

Conclusion: This is a fairly solid YA novel. It depicts the struggle of a girl who, bluntly, has a few unusual advantages, despite this being a male dominated school. Despite her advantages, she doesn't let her head get too big and is generally a fairly pleasant character to read about. There are no serious plot developments in this novel, but it's still enjoyable. I think anyone who wants a bit of light hearted fantasy will enjoy this book.

Highly recommend!

Phenomenal stories in this series of books (audiobooks). I first read the entire series that was out ages ago and have added each new one as it has come out. Now collecting the audiobooks since I can listen while crocheting or quilting.