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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There isn't much to say about Hyperion that hasn't been said already. The Canterbury structure, the monster that awaits our pilgrims, the stories the characters tell - all commented on endlessly.
I was a little let down, probably due to unduly high expectations from the endless raves from other sci-fi readers.
But the book itself is excellent. I can see why many place it at or near the top of their "best of" lists. It just wasn't what I expected. Would I recommend it? Depends. The harder "sci" aspect is definitely there along with a heavily character driven plot. If that combo appeals, you'll love this book.
As it is I'm putting it on my "reread" list.
I was a little let down, probably due to unduly high expectations from the endless raves from other sci-fi readers.
But the book itself is excellent. I can see why many place it at or near the top of their "best of" lists. It just wasn't what I expected. Would I recommend it? Depends. The harder "sci" aspect is definitely there along with a heavily character driven plot. If that combo appeals, you'll love this book.
As it is I'm putting it on my "reread" list.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For years I have been sure I read this book, but if I did, I did not recall anything about it. An interesting world created. And interested in where the author is going to take the story. I shall eventually read the series.
adventurous
emotional
slow-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
Hyperion story ranking
Scholar (daughter)
Priest (3 score and 10)
Poet (stroke nitwit)
Consul (dolphin miss shark)
Detective (techno union!!)
General ("her wet roughage")
I liked the epilogue, tho the ending felt very inconclusive, idk if I'm a fan of that. Also the Consul acts with PURE CHAOS, I respect that
This is probably the strangest story I've read so far, I really liked the mystique and mystery surrounding the Shrike and the Time Tombs. Each story "arc" only confused me more and piqued my interest even more.
There's a few things that feel very shoehorned in but it's not a big deal.
Solid book, really interesting cast of main characters, extremely intriguing setting/plot and now I am forced to read the next book!
There's a few things that feel very shoehorned in but it's not a big deal.
Solid book, really interesting cast of main characters, extremely intriguing setting/plot and now I am forced to read the next book!