The Fall of Hyperion
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4.5 • 1.1K Ratings
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Publisher Description
LOCUS AWARD WINNER • The multiple-award-winning science fiction master continues the epic adventure that began in Hyperion, where the opening of the Time Tombs threatens to alter the very fabric of time and space, in the second novel in the Hyperion Cantos.
“One of the finest achievements of modern science fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review
The shadow of war has fallen on the Web. In the corridors of power on Tau Ceti Center, chaos reigns. Out of reach from the clashing empires, the artificial intelligences of the TechnoCore manipulate everyone and everything. And on Hyperion itself, where battle rages in the skies and on the streets, the mysterious Time Tombs are opening. And the secrets they contain mean that nothing—nothing anywhere in the universe—will ever be the same.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This densely plotted book concludes the futuristic tale begun in Hyperion . Earth has long since been destroyed, and humans now occupy more than 150 worlds linked by the Web, an instantaneous travel system created and operated by artificial intelligences (AIs--self-aware, highly advanced computers). These worlds are about to war with the Ousters, a branch of humanity that has disdained dependency on the AIs. At risk are the planet Hyperion, its mysterious Tombs that travel backward in time, and the Shrike, its god/avatar of pain or retribution. The narrative focuses on the government of the Web and its leader, Meina Gladstone, as observed by Joseph Severn, a cybernetic re-creation of the poet John Keats, and seven Shrike pilgrims, who may affect the war's outcome. Simmons pits good against evil, with the religions of man and those of the machines battling for supremacy. Despite his grand scale, however, he fashions intensely human individuals whom the reader will take to heart. ( Mar. )
Customer Reviews
When the Pilgrimage Comes Full Circle
So I finished Hyperion and went straight into The Fall of Hyperion, and honestly, these two books are completely worth it. If you read Hyperion, you already know about the six story structure, and now it really comes into play here. You should read Hyperion before starting this one. It’s not optional if you want the full impact.
The storyline is very well written and clear. I never felt like I had to reread lines to understand what was going on. The flow starts off straightforward, and then it gradually starts weaving multiple threads together in the same chapters, which was expected. It handles that shift really well.
The content is where it really hits. There are no weird gaps or rushed jumps. The perspective shifts between characters, but it feels natural and controlled. And the ending? Amazing. The climax is strong and actually delivers.
If you love RPGs or MMOs, this is absolutely something you should read. Just make sure you start with Hyperion first and then move into this. The Fall of Hyperion is easily a 5 out of 5 for me. It’s an amazing book.
Superb
A superb ending to an epic sci-fi tale about love, divinity, and our unholy reliance on machine.
Good book
This was a good read. That is all