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Summary: Superb!!!
Review: By far the best novel I've ever read. Thanks M. Simmons. Keep them coming.
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Summary: Not at the same level as Hyperion
Review: This book concentrates more on action that in the psycological and philosofical explorations that are essential to Hyperion. Kind of a let-down.
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Summary: Excellent jump start for Sci Fi
Review: The Fall of Hyperion made Sci Fi jump right back to worth reading. Thanks to my brother for the tipoff. My husband had the book in his hands 5 minutes after I was finished. Back to the store for more :-)
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Summary: Best sequel I've ever read.
Review: I was loathe to spoil my memory of Hyperion by reading this book. But, unlike almost every sequel I've read, this one did not disappoint. Brilliantly different from Hyperion it obtains a high standard of character development (especially of Meina Gladstone, Keats and Silenus) and a brilliant plot. One of only three books I've read more than once; this book is a top read, if not as challenging and stimulating as the peerless Hyperion. This book will be accessible to most audiences, but those that have read Hyperion first will love it. For those who have read "The Fall of Hyperion", this book probably equates to "Dying Earth".
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Summary: The plot thickens
Review: Most people say that The Fall was not as good as Hyperion. I, however say there is no difference in the quality of these two books. Hyperion and The Fall are inseperatable, just because it was published later means nothing. The ending(?) is fantastic, to say the least. Throwing the human race into the bowels of Chaos (In which our very survival is unknown) to avoid our own fate of certain extinction by slowly fading out into mindless, unevolving slugs was very powerful. The entire story is a treasury of Philosophy and Theology, and if a reader cannot decipher it's complex language, perhaps Mr. Simmons' view of the status quo of the human spirit is not entirely wrong.
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Summary: excellent, a tour-de-force
Review: Each of the characters introduced in Hyperion goes through their own harrowing adventure in the Time Tombs. Their stories are wonderfully interwoven. From this very complicated and convoluted story, comes some very simple and basic messages at the end of the book. A wonderful example of what a modern science-fiction novel can be. (Just what the book jacket says!)
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Summary: where has the magic gone?
Review: Hyperion transported me into another world; The Fall of Hyperion left me looking at my watch. Boring. Half-baked ideas...the narrative is not gripping, not in the same league, the same universe, as the classically plotted Hyperion. However, Endymion picks up where Hyperion leaves off (the third book is a gripping read). As for The Fall...leave this one on the shelf.
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Summary: The best novel written, EVER, PERIOD!
Review: I have read 492 science fiction novels. Fall of Hyperion is the best science fiction novel ever printed. Period. Stunning. Outrageously mind expanding. Every time you turn on that computer, you remember this book.
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Summary: Good series.
Review: A good ending to the stories started in the first book. All the stories come together and make sense within the overall plot. Very satisfying. Highly recommended.
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Summary: excellent!!
Review: When I read Hyperion, I was totaly wrapped up in the book. The stories of the individual pilgrims were so well told. Every time I finished with one, I would hurry to get started with the next one. A great read!
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