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The Masterharper of Pern (Dragonriders of Pern) | 
 enlarge | Author: Anne Mccaffrey
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 65944
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345424603
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345424600
ASIN: 0345424603
Publication Date: November 28, 1998
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Product Description
In a time when the deadly scourge Thread has not fallen on Pern for centuries--and many dare to hope that Thread will never fall again--a boy is born to Harper Hall. A musical prodigy who has the ability to speak with the dragons, he is called Robinton, and he is destined to be one of the most famous and beloved leaders Pern has ever known.
It is a perilous time for the harpers who sing of Thread--they are being turned away from holds, derided, attacked, even beaten. In this climate of unrest, Robinton will come into his own. But despite the tragedies that beset his own life, he continues to believe in music and in the dragons, and he is determined to save his beloved Pern from itself--so that the dragonriders can be ready to fly against the dreaded Thread when at last it returns . . .
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 argh. August 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 Robinton Revealed May 3, 2008
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.
Get ready to cry. April 28, 2008
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.
Masterharper of Pern March 10, 2008
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.
masterhaper of pern November 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Product was unfortunately faulty on CD7
however the story is as good as ever
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