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Harpist in the Wind

Patricia A. McKillip
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Harpist in the Wind

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1979

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Patricia A. McKillip

Harpist in the Wind

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1979
Book Details
Pages

263

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Riddle Of Stars • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1979

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Harpist in the Wind by Patricia A. McKillip is the final book in the Riddle-Master trilogy. It follows Morgon of Hed and Raederle as they confront complex challenges and unravel riddles to restore peace to the troubled realm. The narrative explores themes of identity, power, and destiny.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Adventurous

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

7,842 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Harpist in the Wind by Patricia A. McKillip concludes her Riddle-Master trilogy with lyrical prose and intricate world-building. Readers praise her vivid imagery and complex character development, though some find the narrative pacing uneven. The novel's rich, mystical atmosphere captivates fantasy enthusiasts, marking a satisfying end to the series.

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Who Should Read Harpist in the Wind?

Fans of richly woven fantasy, lyrical prose, and intricate world-building will enjoy Harpist in the Wind by Patricia A. McKillip. Ideal for readers of Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea and Tolkien's The Silmarillion, it appeals to those who relish mythic storytelling and the exploration of destiny and power.

4.4

7,842 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

263

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Riddle Of Stars • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1979

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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