The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

535 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The mysterious Time Tombs are opening and the Shrike that has risen from them may well control the fate of all mankind. The Ousters are laying seige to the Hegemony of Man and the AIs we created have turned against us to build the Ultimate Intelli...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 65%
dark 55%
challenging 48%
tense 44%
reflective 39%
emotional 38%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
sad 7%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 31%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 22% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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