The Fall of Hyperion
Nov 2010 · Hachette UK
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The mysterious Time Tombs are opening and the Shrike that has risen from them may well control the fate of all mankind. The Ousters are laying seige to the Hegemony of Man and the AIs we created have turned against us to build the Ultimate Intelligence: God. The God of Machines. His genesis could mean annihilation for man.
Something is drawing the hegemony, the Ousters, the AIs, the entire universe to the Shrike.
Winner of the BSFA Award for best novel, 1991.
Something is drawing the hegemony, the Ousters, the AIs, the entire universe to the Shrike.
Winner of the BSFA Award for best novel, 1991.
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4,6
164 reviews
Kevin Yeo
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11 May 2014
It's not what I expected after the first book but follows the characters on into the opening of the time tombs. Although it misses some of the unique style of Hyperion it still carries the feel of Hyperion forward to unexpected places and still benefits from Simmons amazing descriptive, poetic talents. Well worth reading.
Mark Alexander
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10 June 2014
If there is one thing I hate about a book it's not being surprised. And that's why I enjoyed this read so much. Just when I thought I had it all worked out and I knew what would happen next, it completely pulled the rug out from under me. A great and enjoyable experience.
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Jason Evans
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10 July 2018
Just simply outstanding. Reading this and Hyperion, I have to say has been
an absolute joy, I loved every word on every page. If you've never read
this make sure you get Hyperion first, read them back to back and enjoy the
journey
1 person found this review helpful
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.
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