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A review by luketheduke022
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think it deserved the Hugo/Nebula when it was published for its originality, but it hasn't aged well at all. Read it for the historical value, not as a shining example of strong Sci Fi...
Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, War, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
It's worth reading! Just a bit of a slog for me.