Hardcover, 481 pages

English language

Published April 16, 1989 by Doubleday.

ISBN:
978-0-385-24949-2
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On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope--and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. A stunning tour de force, this Hugo Award-winning novel is the first volume in a remarkable new science fiction epic by the author of The Hollow Man.

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reviewed Hyperion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos (1))

Review of 'Hyperion' on 'Goodreads'

TL;DR removing one star because it falls into some classic uncritical usage of colonialist + imperialist narrative, misogynist plot devices + characters, and ableist language + lenses. without downplaying these core issues, i still have to say this book (and its sequel) are some of the most impressive, ambitious, & compelling hard sci-fi i've ever read. more specifics:


in particular "the soldier's tale" and "the consul's tale" were both totally uncritical of their feminine muse characters-as-plot-devices, and the sex scenes felt shoehorned and pointless because of it. "the detective's tale" starts by centering a dope & hyper-competent woman character but she too is eventually shrunk into a confused & lovesick wench. the book in general also has a poorly-hidden enjoyment of militarism & military aesthetics without much of a critical eye, although I think the sequel does more in this regard. "the priest's tale" could have done without its offensive …

reviewed Hyperion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos (1))

Review of 'Hyperion' on 'Goodreads'

Really enjoyed the different stories - Dan Simmons did a masterful job of covering different genres. Was a little disappointed with the ending - I prefer the first book in a series to stand on its own. No other complaints, though. I can see why this book is consistently on top 100 lists.

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