Hyperion by Dan Simmons

492 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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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 80%
mysterious 80%
dark 61%
emotional 39%
challenging 38%
tense 36%
reflective 35%
sad 22%
funny 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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