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Dragonsong: Audiobook

The Dragonsong audiobook runs an estimated 5.7 hours (about 3.8 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

5.7est. listening hrs
4.3★30 ratings
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The instrumentWhen will you finish it?

Based on 5.7 hours of listening (estimated).

Days to finish Dragonsong at common listening paces
Your paceYou'll finish in
30 min / day12 days
1 hour / day6 days
2 hours / day3 days
1 hour / day at 1.5×4 days

What our data says

  • At 5.7 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 84% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
  • That's 48% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).

Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.

Who is this for?

Best for fantasy listeners who want dragons: a weekend-size listen at 5.7 hours (estimated).

About the book

Journey to the wonder-filled world of Pern in the first volume of Anne McCaffrey's best-selling Harper Hall Trilogy. Dragonsong is the spellbinding tale of Menolly of Half Circle Hold, a brave young girl who flees her seaside village and discovers the legendary fire lizards of Pern. All her life, Menolly has longed to learn the ancient secrets of the Harpers, the master musicians of Harper Hall. When her stern father denies her the chance to make her dream come true, Menolly runs away from home. Hiding in a cave by the sea, she finds nine magical fire lizards who join her on a breathtaking journey to Harper Hall. Anne McCaffrey's enchanting tales of Pern, with all their colorful dragons and fantastic characters, have won her millions of fans around the world.

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Questions listeners ask

How long is the Dragonsong audiobook?

Dragonsong runs about 5.7 hours, our estimate from its 194 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 3.8 hours.

Can I listen to Dragonsong free?

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When was Dragonsong first published?

Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey was first published in 1976.