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tylerhollon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
yaakovakiva's review against another edition
5.0
This book surpassed the first. I really, REALLY loved it. I love this world/universe, I love the premise, the ideas about where our society could end up someday, the speculation about what "God" could be. I'm still thinking about it days later.
Audiobook specific: The voice of the poet, Martin S, is so incongruent after the FABULOUS narration done by someone else for that character in the first book. It really took something away from that character for me, in the same way that the woman who narrated Lamia in the first book drove me to read that entire section in print to avoid the voice. Otherwise brilliantly narrated.
Audiobook specific: The voice of the poet, Martin S, is so incongruent after the FABULOUS narration done by someone else for that character in the first book. It really took something away from that character for me, in the same way that the woman who narrated Lamia in the first book drove me to read that entire section in print to avoid the voice. Otherwise brilliantly narrated.
weihe's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
huntergoebel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ashp208's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mdb200's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pklawton's review against another edition
4.0
Finishing *The Fall of Hyperion* during a week of significant AI announcements from OpenAI and Google was a surreal experience. Dan Simmons' exploration of AI's potential threat to humanity, written over thirty years ago, feels eerily relevant today.
As someone who works with words, I couldn't help but reflect on the implications of these advancements on my career. The novel's intricate storytelling and philosophical depth made it both a captivating and unsettling read. It's a reminder of the profound impact technology can have on our future, making this book as timely as ever.
One of the most striking elements in the book is the Shrike, or the Lord of Pain, who serves as the embodiment of heartless technology.
The Shrike's merciless nature and enigmatic presence symbolize the potential dangers of advanced AI and technology that lack empathy and moral guidance.
This character's ominous role adds a layer of dread and reflection on how far technology might go without human oversight. Simmons' portrayal of the Shrike is a powerful reminder of the balance we need to maintain as we continue to innovate and develop tech, and the potential downfall of putting humanity in the hands of machines.
As someone who works with words, I couldn't help but reflect on the implications of these advancements on my career. The novel's intricate storytelling and philosophical depth made it both a captivating and unsettling read. It's a reminder of the profound impact technology can have on our future, making this book as timely as ever.
One of the most striking elements in the book is the Shrike, or the Lord of Pain, who serves as the embodiment of heartless technology.
The Shrike's merciless nature and enigmatic presence symbolize the potential dangers of advanced AI and technology that lack empathy and moral guidance.
This character's ominous role adds a layer of dread and reflection on how far technology might go without human oversight. Simmons' portrayal of the Shrike is a powerful reminder of the balance we need to maintain as we continue to innovate and develop tech, and the potential downfall of putting humanity in the hands of machines.
sour33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wojevan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5