Hyperion Cantos: Hyperion / The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Hyperion Cantos: Hyperion / The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #1-2

Dan Simmons

929 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 78%
challenging 52%
dark 52%
emotional 42%
tense 42%
inspiring 31%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.36

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