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Like Fall of Hyperion, there is a lot of plot development in the beginning, which gives time for Simmons to explore the characters and universe, but at times it drags. I would not appreciate the ending of any of his books as much without that structure, as, like Fall of Hyperion, ends in a very satisfying way. I love Aenea so far. I am so excited to start next book tonight. But I am annoyed I don’t have a physical copy to inspect the cover for clues. I did notice that the cover for this book does not have any actual place in the story, as Fall of Hyperion’s does (and as Hyperion’s most likely does).

I love the love in this book, how this becomes a book about the physics of love. Because I am a sucker. And when there is good sci fi and even a hint of good romance…it’s an all timer. There are so many great characters in Simmons’s books and I want to meet more.

wreckaj's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

yvarg's review

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

This book felt like bonus content if you enjoyed the first two books in the Cantos. I found it less inspired than its predecessors.

ianjmax's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

jschultze's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

camsullivan's review against another edition

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3.0

This read like a new author had taken over for Simmons after the first two books in the Hyperion Cantos. Instead of a blend of horror, Twilight Zone, and mysticism this was much more of a traditional sci-fi adventure. The prose was more accessible and the story interesting, but it wasn’t as gripping as the first two in the series. I still quite enjoyed it and will be immediately moving on to the next book in the Cantos.

mmmbecs's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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