Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #1

Dan Simmons

512 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-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

adventurous 77%
mysterious 76%
dark 57%
challenging 41%
reflective 39%
emotional 36%
tense 34%
sad 20%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.18

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