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Summary: Good book, but too many of simmons prejudices show through
Review: Above all I must admit that the novels are wonderfully written in most aspects are probably one the best series in this genre. BUT, I think it is immature and inappropriate for Simmons to start blasting cultures as he does in these series. I am, ofcourse, talking about his portrayal of Muslims in his series. I find it deeply offensive that a writer especially one who targets the sci-fi group of readers would allow such low prejudiced ideas into a series, which, in the end, have no real connection to real life. for that I have given this book a 3, as far as the general story though, it is a stunning example of sci-fi.
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Summary: Great book....here is what happened to Leigh Hunt!
Review: First of all these books had me hooked for two days. Some of the best fiction I have ever read. For those who wonder about Leigh Hunt...He stays on earth. At the end all those who were on the shrike tree steped through the portal in the temple of the shrike and it leads to old earth. I missed it the first time, but it say something about the runes by the door saying recolonize old earth etc...Great books. :)
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Summary: Exceptional melding of sci-fi and literary elements
Review: I'm somewhat surprised by some of the reviews for the Hyperion series, especially the latter two, Endymion and Rise of Endymion. I agree that Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion are the /slightly/ stronger of the four, but again they are the foundational works which support the rest of the series, which branches off into a more ornate, but steadfast, structure. Looking at the structure of the Hyperion saga as a whole, both as science fiction and as literary fiction, few stories come close to matching the width and depth of Simmon's conceptualization of the future. Sci-fi ornamentation aside, much of the saga's strength lies in it's most literary qualities. The plot is epic and the characters are depthful and realistic, but Simmons raises the bar a notch above the average space opera's best, weaving a rich tapestry of allusion and parallelism that would challenge literary fiction's finest offerings. Stylistically, Simmons writes with detailed clarity and a dry sense of humor that underpins every book in this series. While the story may bog at times during the particular verbose descriptions of the latter stories, the pacing is never derailed. Necessarily with any work of fiction, there are miniscule lapses of continuity and logicality. (What /did/ happen to Leigh Hunt?) But I would argue that these nits are so glaring only because the whole of the series is so well-implemented. To remain quotable, the saga is a spectacular tour-de-force, breathtaking in scope with heart-touching characters. Please read these books.
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Summary: Incredibly complex sci-fi world combined with great story
Review: In The Fall of Hyperion, Simmons manages to not only create one of the best sci-fi universes, but he adds to that an incredible, thought-provoking story that makes us look at our own world and think about our own future. Great entertainment, great ideas. I'm hooked!
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Summary: Excellent follow-up to "Hyperion" but different in style
Review: The follow-up to the Hyperion book is a complex, fascinating story that attempts to unify the tales presented in the Hyperion book. It is an absorbing, imaginative book with a very satisfying ending. The only drawbacks are somewhat long length and repeating subplots. Most readers will find it difficult to tie the loose ends of the story. The most memorable part of the story is the discussions with Ummon, an artificial intelligence. The are elements that will satisfy both the philosophical, thoughtful and the suspense-oriented readers.
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Summary: Wow... Excellent book!
Review: I just finished reading Dan Simmon's "The Fall of Hyperion" and I am truly mesmerized by the quality of the ideas behind the novel. This book makes a really excellent read. Un-put-down-able!
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Summary: Help me
Review: Great book, excellent ending and characters. WHAT HAPPENS TO LEIGH HUNT?? At the end, something starts to happen to him, but it's not resolved in all four books, or DID I MISS IT? Anyone know? Oh well, this book is great, I wish they would make movies of the series, but it would be too long and too hard.
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Summary: If you read Hyperion - you MUST read this.
Review: After reading Hyperion, I thought "There is no way the sequal could match this". I was right. However, since I had the book in my room, I could only resist it for two whole days. At times, the plot seemed a bit farfetched and coerced (like the Keats persona dreaming the others' lives even after the initial explanation was no longer valid), and other times I thought "OK, Dan Simmons likes Keats - let's get on with it!". Overhall, though, it's a great book, with great ideas, and besides - if you've read Hyperion there's no way in hell anybody's going to stop you from reading it.
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Summary: Junk. Pure junk.
Review: Let's get things straight: I enjoyed Hyperion. It's an odd mixture of terrible & brilliant writing and I absolutely understand those that found the brilliance overwhelming & so gave it such rave reviews. On the other hand, this book is plain old terrible. Pure junk. The only connection with art is that it alludes to Keats. The SF ideas are not original, and the treatment of them is remarkably shallow. Naturally, an SF book from a good writer like Simmons, contains 10 times more originality and imagination than an average mainstream book. I guess that's why newcomers to SF, or people that like Star Trek, Power Rangers and the likes, might find no fault with this book. But for most SF readers, especially if you haven't gone totally gaga over Hyperion, don't make the effort. Really, you can compose a better sequel in your sleep.
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Summary: Even better than Hyperion!!
Review: If you liked the first in this series you will like this one better!
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