Description
The book that reinvented Space Opera. The Canterbury Tales in space - from the Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Terror, which is now a chilling TV show.
It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer.
On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anything less than the secrets of the universe itself.
Readers are hooked on Hyperion:
'His narrative is beautifully written . . . I couldn't stop reading. The payoff is totally worth it, as each story unfolds another facet of this incredible universe Simmons has created' Goodreads reviewer,
'One of the best epic, old mythology, and literature inspired, mindblowing, amazingly ingeniously written space operas' Goodreads reviewer,
'The scope of imagination, wordplay, and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative, and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave, new, unfamiliar world' Goodreads reviewer,
'Hyperion has that indescribable, almost lovecraftian terror, dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer,
'The superb use of the pilgrim's story telling device, that not only pushes the main story on, but seamlessly provides the depth and vibrancy to lay out this reality to the reader in such a simple, yet compelling way' Goodreads reviewer,
'Imagine a universe where the Earth has been destroyed and humanity is spread out across hundreds of planets. Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion. A masterpiece of literature' Goodreads reviewer,
'A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself an sf fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you' Goodreads reviewer,
The book that reinvented Space Opera.
About the Author
Dan Simmons won the WORLD FANTASY AWARD for his first novel, SONG OF KALI, inspired by his travels in India. In the 1990s he rewrote the SF rulebook with his Hyperion Cantos quartet. He has also written thrillers. Alongside his writing he maintains a career as a college lecturer in English Literature in the USA.
Reviews
Truly astonishing -- Iain M Banks
Unfailingly inventive...bears comparison with FOUNDATION and DUNE * NEW YORK TIMES *
Awards
Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 1992 (UK) and British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 1991 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9780575099432
Author Dan Simmons
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Gateway
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Series S.F. Masterworks
Weight(grams) 334g
Dimensions(mm) 132mm * 200mm * 32mm
Reviews
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Blown. Away.
Hyperion uses the Canterbury Tales structure with a fast paced, endlessly fascinating exploration on what thousands of years of space colonization might look like - aka ugly, uncomfortable, alienating,, but you can' look away because you're being fed the most mind-blowing concepts and imagery on every page. The whole first section with finding the tribe of de-evolved manchildren was some cosmic horror I'd never imagined. What I loved most about it was that Dan Simmons doesn't spoon feed us anything. He'll drip feed you iceberg tips and expects us to connect the dots, which is fun and not difficult if you're paying any attention. This is exactly the kind of book you want to read with friends and then discuss for hours, because SURELY everyone will notice different things and make the awful, beautiful world of Hyperion even bigger.
