The Fall of Hyperion
By Dan Simmons
- Release Date: 1990-02-01
- Genre: Adventure Sci-Fi
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.
Reviews
When the Pilgrimage Comes Full Circle
5By 06PaulKuboSo 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
5By jenkybabyA superb ending to an epic sci-fi tale about love, divinity, and our unholy reliance on machine.The Enigma of Hyperion + Galactic War + Keats Man Crush
4By FravelyJohnsonThis book is entertaining yet very slow to start. If you enjoyed the first book, it's worth a read to see how everything ends up. There's a lot more action in this book, but the storylines jump very rapidly between characters. I found myself missing the original book, which spent so much more time telling the stories of each individual character.Good book
5By Butman1234This was a good read. That is allCompelling.
5By L.E.!Although the first in the series, Hyperion, had better structure and was told better, I liked The Fall of Hyperion more. Its like the reverse of A New Hope and The Empire Stikes Back, in that in the Hyperion Cantos, the horror comes before the hope. I loved the continuing literary alliterations and the exploration of the human spirit through voice. I particularly liked the koans of Ummon, which reminded me of the highly influential Modernist wave of poetry- such as Ezra Pound, with maybe even a snippet of E.E. Cummings. The voice of Ummon also reminded me of the voices of the dolphins from the first Hyperion Cantos. Here I go rambling. Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it.
