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Lisa (Harmonybites)
This was the first book in the Pern series I ever read. That series is technically science-fiction, but this book even more than the other Pern books reads like high fantasy: dragonets, bards (well, OK, harpers) Lords, etc. This coming of age tale, although directed at the young adult market, I can also tell you given my reread as an adult is definitely a story an adult can enjoy. Menolly is an appealing character that fits an often seen pattern in the genre (one that McCaffrey might have helped ...more
Amy
May 29, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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