Hyperion by Dan Simmons

20 hours, 44 minutes first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, there waits the creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of Time T...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 75%
dark 58%
challenging 43%
reflective 39%
emotional 36%
tense 33%
sad 20%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 34% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.18

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