fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

482 pages | first published 1989

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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 the Ti...
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Summary of 7152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 75%
dark 58%
challenging 44%
reflective 40%
emotional 37%
tense 33%
sad 21%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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