Hyperion
by Dan Simmons
Taste attributes: science fictionrobots/ai/spacemyth/fairytalehorrorslowfresh & originalimaginaryintricateglossyall consuming questsolving the riddle/not as it seemsunlikely connections
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is inventive and stylish. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
In the 29th century, the Hegemony of Man comprises hundreds of planets connected by farcaster portals. The Hegemony maintains an uneasy alliance with the TechnoCore, a civilisation of AIs. Modified humans known as Ousters live in space stations between stars and are engaged in conflict with the Hegemony.
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- Dan Simmons
- Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 481
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