Hyperion Paperback - 2011
by Dan Simmons
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- Title Hyperion
- Author Dan Simmons
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Thus
- Condition Used - Very good
- Pages 480
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Gollancz, LONDON
- Publication date 2011
- Bookseller's Inventory # GOR003321495
- ISBN 9780575116771 / 0575116773
- Dimensions 7.8 x 5.08 x 1.54 in (19.81 x 12.90 x 3.91 cm)
- Category Fiction - Science Fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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Reader reviews for Hyperion
Review summary
Readers widely admired Hyperion’s ambitious, Canterbury Tales–style structure, distinctive narrative voices, and expansive worldbuilding that fuses horror, noir, war fiction, and philosophical SF. The Priest’s and Scholar’s tales were frequent standouts, while the Soldier’s and Poet’s drew more mixed reactions. Many praised the prose and emotional weight but noted uneven pacing, a slow start, and occasional verbosity. The book’s abrupt, sequel-dependent ending was the most common complaint. Some also criticized dated cultural references, sexualization and male-gaze moments, and a lack of diversity, even as others hailed it as a modern SF landmark; the audiobook narration drew strong approval.
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