A review by nancidrum
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
4.0
This little book took me by surprise. It is certainly a book I never would have chosen on my own, but it was for a challenge on GR that I had to read a book from the Dragon Listopia and a person on my team recommended this one when I stated that dragon books are not my thing.
First off, it's part of a series (which is part of an even bigger series), but easy to read as a stand alone. I was happy to see that the ending was a real, satisfying ending, unlike most series books.
Now for the book itself. It is ideal for pre-teen and teen girls, although lots to be gleamed from it as an adult also. The protagonist, a 14 year old girl, is not of heroic strength or mind. Instead her strength lies in her musical prowess. Yes, the genre is fantasy and people are flying around on dragons, but the fact the girl is so real helps tame down the fantasy part. I loved her relationship with the mini dragons! There is no foul language or sexual scenes keeping it very appropriate for young girls. I would advise parents to pre-read, as there is a scene where the father lashes the daughter's back...fitting with the book, but still disturbing. Overall, there are large themes of acceptance, kindness, creativity, inclusion and following your dream to live your own true life.
4 solid stars
First off, it's part of a series (which is part of an even bigger series), but easy to read as a stand alone. I was happy to see that the ending was a real, satisfying ending, unlike most series books.
Now for the book itself. It is ideal for pre-teen and teen girls, although lots to be gleamed from it as an adult also. The protagonist, a 14 year old girl, is not of heroic strength or mind. Instead her strength lies in her musical prowess. Yes, the genre is fantasy and people are flying around on dragons, but the fact the girl is so real helps tame down the fantasy part. I loved her relationship with the mini dragons! There is no foul language or sexual scenes keeping it very appropriate for young girls. I would advise parents to pre-read, as there is a scene where the father lashes the daughter's back...fitting with the book, but still disturbing. Overall, there are large themes of acceptance, kindness, creativity, inclusion and following your dream to live your own true life.
4 solid stars