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La caída de Hyperion by Dan Simmons

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jach's review against another edition

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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

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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.

sour33's review against another edition

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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

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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

gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition

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4.0

Hyperion was an incredible book that ended too abruptly. The Fall of Hyperion was also very good. However, I felt like there was a bit too much "God" in the book, and there was just a bit too much reaching to be profound. That and there were too many plotlines. Does it give some closure to Hyperion? Yes. Is it perfect? No. That having been said, I felt like Simmons did a good job setting up the ending.