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shadybanana's review
3.0
I'm glad that of all the factions and things in the Hyperion Cantos universe, we get a short story about the Helix people. I found them interesting and intriguing before and this story just gives a deeper look into their lives. And I definitely dont mind the fan-service at the end. In fact I cherish it.
msandgren's review
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
willgalltall's review
5.0
Before reading this novella set in the Hyperion Universe, I was unsure if Simmons would be able to maintain the high standard of story-telling that he set with the previous 4 novels. Simmons has again, not disappointed.
This has to be one of my favourite short stories/novellas that I have read. Every bit was enjoyable, and made me want to carry on and not put it down. One of the most surprising things was the amount of detail that has been put into this short piece of fiction, and makes it feel like I've read a novel.
There were constant references to the previous 4 books. Mostly The Rise of Endymion, which made the story much more enjoyable and made the ending of the story that much better.
I look forward to reading more Hyperion related stories when Dan Simmons returns to this world, which I hope is sooner than later. There is no doubt that this universe that Simmons has created is the best that I have been in, and I will definitely reread this series in the future.
This has to be one of my favourite short stories/novellas that I have read. Every bit was enjoyable, and made me want to carry on and not put it down. One of the most surprising things was the amount of detail that has been put into this short piece of fiction, and makes it feel like I've read a novel.
There were constant references to the previous 4 books. Mostly The Rise of Endymion, which made the story much more enjoyable and made the ending of the story that much better.
I look forward to reading more Hyperion related stories when Dan Simmons returns to this world, which I hope is sooner than later. There is no doubt that this universe that Simmons has created is the best that I have been in, and I will definitely reread this series in the future.
johhnnyinla's review
5.0
"Orphans of the Helix" is a 46-page science fiction short story by American writer Dan Simmons, set in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe (one of three, the others being "Remembering Siri", a story which is also a chapter of Hyperion, and "The Death of a Centaur", which deals with an early and allegorical version of either The Fall of Hyperion).
A nice return to the universe of Hyperion several hundred years later after the end of Rise of Endymion and learn what came of the various societies and heroes Short and sweet with a tiny twist at the end left me wanting more-- and to return to this world again.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.
A nice return to the universe of Hyperion several hundred years later after the end of Rise of Endymion and learn what came of the various societies and heroes Short and sweet with a tiny twist at the end left me wanting more-- and to return to this world again.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.
tkirk513's review
4.0
I think I would love any story in this setting. I finished Rise of Endymion a few days prior and really felt like I needed a little more of the universe before I could move away from the Cantos and this scratched that itch for me. It's an appropriate length, but I do wish it was a little longer and the main conflict wasn't resolved so quickly - but it's a very 'feel's good' story to give you a little bit more of the universe of the Cantos.
mdpenguin's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was nice to read a story set in the Hyperion universe without massive conflict. This was much more like a Star Trek episode about first contact, which isn't surprising since it was born out of a pitch for a ST Voyager episode. It's set far from the nexus of human/AI activity in the former Web worlds so it only gives a kind of glimpse of what life must be like there after the events of the Cantos, but it's enough to satiate a little curiosity. And finding out what became of Aenea and Raul's child was a delight. I love the idea of him freecasting around the galaxy helping other cultures find new worlds to inhabit without their knowledge. It's a portrait of a future that I'd want to live in, and that makes me very happy after reading the second duology of the Cantos.
peixinhodeprata's review
5.0
It was lovely to return to the Hyperion Universe, it was like being in a safe, cozy place we can call home, with a cup of tea and some warm blankets.
The tal in itself was simple but interesting, and I recommend it to all those that read and loved the Hyperion Cantos.
The tal in itself was simple but interesting, and I recommend it to all those that read and loved the Hyperion Cantos.
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