Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #1

Dan Simmons

473 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire gal...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 75%
dark 58%
challenging 43%
reflective 39%
emotional 36%
tense 33%
sad 20%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | 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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