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A review by willinthehead
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
5.0
Not since "Dune" have I been so enthralled by a work of science fiction.
Despite the exotic settings and futuristic backdrop Simmons crafts a strikingly human tale in the 28th century about a group of six pilgrims on a voyage to contact a terrifying and menacing being known as the Shrike.
The novel is lush with intriguing SF concepts but also manages to fully realize its human elements creating a unique piece of fiction that is not to be missed by genre fans.
Despite the exotic settings and futuristic backdrop Simmons crafts a strikingly human tale in the 28th century about a group of six pilgrims on a voyage to contact a terrifying and menacing being known as the Shrike.
The novel is lush with intriguing SF concepts but also manages to fully realize its human elements creating a unique piece of fiction that is not to be missed by genre fans.