The Masterharper of Pern vs The Skies of Pern: Which Should You Read?
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The Masterharper of Pern
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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 Skies of Pern
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In this triumphant return to Pern, Anne McCaffrey takes us on an adventure as surprising and unforgettable as any that has come before . . . It is a time of hope and regret, of endings and beginnings. The Red Star,…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Skies of Pern highest: The Skies of Pern 4.4 · The Masterharper of Pern 4.1.
- The Masterharper of Pern has the widest readership — 16628 ratings behind its score.
- The Masterharper of Pern runs the darker storyline; The Skies of Pern stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The Masterharper of Pern | The Skies of Pern | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (16628) | — |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (111) | 4.5 (168) |
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Reception
| The Masterharper of Pern | The Skies of Pern | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 16628 | 168 |
| Editions | 17 | 25 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 5172 | — |
| Reading it now | 492 | — |
| Written reviews | 323 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 257 | 465 |
| Pages | 431 | 451 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Masterharper of Pern or The Skies of Pern?
The Skies of Pern has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Skies of Pern 4.4/5, The Masterharper of Pern 4.1/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Masterharper of Pern or The Skies of Pern?
The Masterharper of Pern is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Masterharper of Pern (431 pages, ≈ 7 h 59 m); The Skies of Pern (451 pages, ≈ 8 h 21 m).
Which is harder to read: The Masterharper of Pern or The Skies of Pern?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Masterharper of Pern: Moderate; The Skies of Pern: Moderate.