Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #1

Dan Simmons

512 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Ma...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 76%
dark 56%
challenging 40%
reflective 38%
emotional 37%
tense 34%
sad 20%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.19

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