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yaakovakiva's review against another edition
5.0
This series is going to end up being one of my all time favorites. So fascinating, such rich characters, such huge questions, great narration. This was slow to start but it got SO good and I immediately started the next book. Sad that this series is ending for me soon. I love this universe Dan Simmons has created.
bgoldber88's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? No
5.0
matteo_of_eld's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ledigiacomo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rooree93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Didn't enjoy this as much as book 2, I'd be lying if I said that I was disappointed to leave behind the pilgrims, however I loved the world building as a result of the plot of the first two books.
aiaiana's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cbarteau's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Not as good as the prior two books in the series. More of a standard adventure book set in the same universe rather than the genre bending, mind-f@&$!, awesome insanity of the first two books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
The stuff with Raul being talking about eventually being in love with Aenea (when she becomes an adult), came across as cringey at best and creepy if you think too long about it.faceless_being's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
Solid three star read. I liked it a lot, but I’m not the biggest fan of the person-telling-the-story-from-the-future thing. Idk, it just takes a way a little of the suspense if I know they’re going to survive lol
dreamingpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
The third installment of the Hyperion series has a simpler premise than the first two, but I still found it exciting and engrossing. It has vibes of Fellowship of the Ring; a misfit group of friends traveling together toward a seemingly impossible goal fraught with enemies and danger, but also meeting new friends and allies along the way. I'd find myself itching to pick up the book again while I was at work and there were some juicy end-of-chapter cliffhangers.
While I seriously miss the original cast of characters in the first 2 books, the new ones are just as lovable. I love the dynamics of the trio and Raul's first-person perspective on the events unfolding. I also really like De Soya, he was an interesting and complex character. Not your typical "bad guy."
This installation answered a lot of questions from the first 2 books. Everything from details about The Core to the cruciforms. There are still questions I need answers to... Can't wait to pick up the last book!
This installation answered a lot of questions from the first 2 books. Everything from details about The Core to the cruciforms. There are still questions I need answers to... Can't wait to pick up the last book!