Hyperion by Dan Simmons

483 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Ma...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 75%
dark 58%
challenging 42%
reflective 39%
emotional 37%
tense 33%
sad 20%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.18

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