The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

528 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

"State of the art science fiction . . . a landmark novel."--Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Now, in the stunning continuation of the epic adventure begun in Hyperion, Simmons returns us to a far future resplendent with drama and invention....

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 65%
dark 55%
challenging 47%
tense 45%
emotional 39%
reflective 39%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 7%
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: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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