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 dark mysterious 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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Community Reviews Summary of 5,347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 69%
dark 56%
tense 49%
challenging 44%
emotional 38%
reflective 34%
hopeful 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.12

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