maximumjello 's review for:

Hyperion by Dan Simmons
4.75
adventurous challenging mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The plot of the actual pilgrimage to the Time Tombs was considerably less interesting than the stories of how the characters came to be on the pilgramage. This isn't a criticism of the plot, but rather a testament to the incredible vignettes where each of the characters are given their time to shine. The Scholar's Tale made me ugly cry.