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The Masterharper of Pern (Pern, #15)

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Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction Young Adult Music

by Anne McCaffrey

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4.22 (18.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1998
description 463 pages

The Masterharper of Pern by Anne McCaffrey holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 18.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 463 pages.

About The Masterharper of Pern

MasterSinger Merelan and Harper Petiron were a brilliant and devoted couple. Merelan was the most outstanding soprano ever heard on Pern, and was often the only one who could master Petiron's technically accomplished compositions. When, after a long and difficult birth, Robinton was born to them, it should have been the culmination of a unique partnership.But Petiron, almost from the first day, had no time for his son, refusing to see the incredible talent the boy possessed, ignoring his achievements and maintaining a strict and disapproving vigilance over him at all times.Carefully, secretly, the Harper Hall took over, training the greatest talent Pern had ever seen - a talent that was more than just musical, for Robinton was able to talk to the dragons of Pern.As constant sadness beset his personal life, so a startling career sent him like a meteor through the Holds and Weyrs of Pern until, as MasterHarper, he became part of the great plan to rescue Lessa from the brutal rule of Holder Fax - Lessa, who was to be the saviour of the dragons of Pern.

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Author Anne McCaffrey
Published 1998
Pages 463
Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Music
Average Rating 4.22 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,322

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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18.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.22, The Masterharper of Pern is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Masterharper of Pern?

The Masterharper of Pern is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Masterharper of Pern worth reading?

Based on 18.3K reader ratings, The Masterharper of Pern has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Masterharper of Pern?

The Masterharper of Pern has 463 pages.

Who wrote The Masterharper of Pern?

The Masterharper of Pern was written by Anne McCaffrey. It was first published in 1998.

What is the ISBN for The Masterharper of Pern?

The ISBN-13 for The Masterharper of Pern is 9780552142750.0.

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