fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

missing duration info | first published 1989

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Together in one volume for the first time, the first two novels of the Hyperion Cantos.HYPERIONlt 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 ...
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Summary of 7219 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 75%
dark 58%
challenging 43%
reflective 39%
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: 26% | 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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