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A review by filipmagnus
Ilium by Dan Simmons
5.0
Wow! Dan Simmons strikes once again, with an absolutely beautiful work of science fiction, deeply influenced by a number of classics.
Regardless of whether you're a fan of Simmons' Hyperion, sci-fi in general, or perhaps are looking for a modern retelling of the Illiad, you will find much to be pleased by! As a special treat you'll find a bit of Shakespeare and Proust for good measure!
Ilium is told from several points of view, and follows three distinct (at first, at the very least) plotlines. Suffice to say, you'll find plenty to like in each of these storylines as they wrap and encompass in something far larger.
Dan Simmons truly is a modern master of prose. Reading him has once againg been a great and profound joy, and I can only advise you to get a copy of Ilium and bury yourself within its pages.
The journey, filled with gods (Greek among others) and heroes and so much more, will not disappoint you.
Regardless of whether you're a fan of Simmons' Hyperion, sci-fi in general, or perhaps are looking for a modern retelling of the Illiad, you will find much to be pleased by! As a special treat you'll find a bit of Shakespeare and Proust for good measure!
Ilium is told from several points of view, and follows three distinct (at first, at the very least) plotlines. Suffice to say, you'll find plenty to like in each of these storylines as they wrap and encompass in something far larger.
Dan Simmons truly is a modern master of prose. Reading him has once againg been a great and profound joy, and I can only advise you to get a copy of Ilium and bury yourself within its pages.
The journey, filled with gods (Greek among others) and heroes and so much more, will not disappoint you.