Endymion by Dan Simmons

23 hours, 17 minutes first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

It is 274 years after the Fall and the universe is in chaos. Raul Endymion, onetime shepherd and convicted murderer, is chosen as a pawn in a cosmic game whose outcome will determine the fate of humanity. Selected as a bodyguard to the next messia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,872 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 64%
tense 41%
challenging 32%
dark 32%
emotional 26%
reflective 16%
inspiring 14%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 7%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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