Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Hyperion

Hyperion Cantos #1

Dan Simmons

492 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Ma...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
mysterious 78%
dark 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 38%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
sad 21%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.2

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