Harpist in the WindHarpist in the Wind
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What it's about
Morgon the Riddle-Master, reunited with his beloved Raederle, still doesn't know his purpose or the meaning of the stars on his forehead. As war and shape-changers threaten the realm, he and Raederle head for Lungold, where wizards gather against evil.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Hugo Award finalist. It's classic fantasy from Patricia McKillip.
You'll love it if you liked
The Tower at Stony Wood
A Wizard of Earthsea
The HobbitGood to know
It continues Morgon's story, so the earlier books come first.
By the numbers
- Readers44 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics25 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller1 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #380 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #759 of the 924 classics we rank
- #2426 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Epic
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Quick answers
Is Harpist in the Wind worth reading?
Yes. It was a Hugo Award finalist. It ranks #2,426 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Harpist in the Wind about?
Morgon the Riddle-Master, reunited with his beloved Raederle, still doesn't know his purpose or the meaning of the stars on his forehead. As war and shape-changers threaten the realm, he and Raederle head for Lungold, where wizards gather against evil.
How long does it take to read Harpist in the Wind?
About 6 hours (256 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Harpist in the Wind?
If you liked it, try The Tower at Stony Wood by Patricia A. McKillip, A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin or The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien.