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Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos) Papeback -
by Dan Simmons
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- Title Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos)
- Author Dan Simmons
- Binding Papeback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition New
- Pages 496
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books
- Publication date pp. 496
- Bookseller's Inventory # 6375203367
- ISBN 9780399178610 / 0399178619
- Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 in (20.83 x 13.72 x 2.54 cm)
- Category Fiction - General
- Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Life on other planets
- Dewey Decimal Code 813.54
- Quantity available 3
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Reader reviews for Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos)
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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