Hyperion by Dan Simmons

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fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Together in one volume for the first time, the first two novels of the Hyperion Cantos.HYPERIONlt is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the ...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 76%
dark 56%
challenging 40%
reflective 38%
emotional 37%
tense 34%
sad 20%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
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: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.19

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