The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

528 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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"State of the art science fiction . . . a landmark novel."--Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Now, in the stunning continuation of the epic adventure begun in Hyperion, Simmons returns us to a far future resplendent with drama and invention....

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 70%
dark 55%
tense 50%
challenging 43%
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: 65% | Plot: 24% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

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