The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #2

Dan Simmons

544 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

 The mysterious Time Tombs are opening and the Shrike that has risen from them may well control the fate of all mankind. The Ousters are laying siege to the Hegemony of Man and the AIs we created have turned against us to build the Ultimate Intell...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 66%
dark 55%
challenging 46%
tense 45%
emotional 39%
reflective 38%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
funny 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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