A review by c_lally
The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It balances fate-of-the-universe space opera stakes with much more small scale personal stories in a really interesting way. First book in the Hyperion omnibus is a story in seven parts, as each of the pilgrims reveals their history with the Shrike, a malevolent entity that stalks the planet Hyperion. The second book is a minutes-to-midnight potboiler that sees humanity try to contain an Interstellar war while the original protagonists close in on their goal. It's intriguing to read and immensely satisfying to finish.
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