The Fall of Hyperion“State of the art science fiction . . . a landmark novel.”—Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Now, in the stunning continuation of the epic adventure begun in Hyperion, Simmons returns us to a far future resplendent with drama and invention. On the world of Hyperion, the mysterious Time Tombs are opening. And the secrets they contain mean that nothing—nothing anywhere in the universe—will ever be the same. Praise for The Fall of Hyperion “One of the finest SF novels published in the past few years.”—Science Fiction Eye “A magnificently original blend of themes and styles.”—The Denver Post |
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User Review - bdgamer - LibraryThingI thought Hyperion was grand, but having read the sequel, it feels more like a short story with tunnel vision. Fall of Hyperion is a truly epic space opera, filled to the brim with grand ideas and an ... Read full review
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User Review - Ma_Washigeri - LibraryThingI surprised myself by starting this as I was underwhelmed by Cantos #1. However while #1 felt dated and stale and far, far too long, I really enjoyed this one. Brilliant space opera - and unlike #1 ... Read full review
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| Title | The Fall of Hyperion Volume 2 of Hyperion Cantos |
| Author | Dan Simmons |
| Publisher | Random House Publishing Group, 2011 |
| ISBN | 0307781895, 9780307781895 |
| Length | 528 pages |
| Subjects | › › Fiction / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure Fiction / Science Fiction / General Fiction / Science Fiction / Space Opera |
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