The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

632 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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On the world called Hyperion the mysterious Time Tombs are opening and seven pilgrims risk their lives to petition the entity called the Shrike - a creature that may well control the fate of all mankind.The Hegemony of Man - a thousand thousand wo...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 70%
dark 57%
tense 50%
challenging 44%
emotional 38%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

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