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The Fall of Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #2)

Dan Simmons

Start date: May 1, 2017

Finish date: May 30, 2017

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Feb 25, 2018 Andrej rated it really liked it

Excellent sequel to the story of the Hyperion duology.
The events from the prequel culminate into yet another piece of awesome and engaging storyline, with interesting conflicts and resolutions that kept me interested until the very end.
I just have a small remark - there are a ton of J. Keats references (which I am not that well acquainted with) which might increase the depth with some references of his life and work, but even without that knowledge it's still a great book. ...more

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May 28, 2013 Geert rated it really liked it

Shelves: technology, space-opera, 2013, science-fiction

The second part of the Hyperion Cantos is less concise than the first one, but the story unfolds in great (and unexpected ways).

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Apr 24, 2017 Budd rated it liked it

Shelves: sciencefiction, space

I enjoyed the first book immensely more. This book wasn't necessarily bad, I enjoyed it. It just wasn't constantly engaging. The plot device is very complicated and philosophical. Not sure I will continue with the series. this seems like a great stepping off point. ...more

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