The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

632 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

On the world called Hyperion the mysterious Time Tombs are opening and seven pilgrims risk their lives to petition the entity called the Shrike - a creature that may well control the fate of all mankind.The Hegemony of Man - a thousand thousand wo...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 66%
dark 54%
challenging 47%
tense 45%
emotional 39%
reflective 39%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
funny 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 21% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

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