Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, Book 1)

Name: Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (29640 reviews)
Author: Dan Simmons

by Dan Simmons

Science Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

4.5 (29,640)

4.5 stars from 29,640 reviews. One of the highest rated Science Fiction books we track.

481 pages~8 hr readPublished by AlephPublished 1989-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling sci-fi epics that treat big ideas (time, consciousness, immortality) with the weight they deserve.
You appreciate intricate world-building that rewards close attention and doesn't spoon-feed exposition.
You're drawn to character-driven narratives where each protagonist's personal quest intertwines with galactic stakes.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots over philosophical exploration and complex mythology.
You want straightforward heroes and villains rather than morally ambiguous characters wrestling with impossible choices.
You're looking for a standalone novel; this is the first of four books and ends on significant cliffhangers.

About this book

Hyperion is the first volume in an epic science fiction series by Dan Simmons, author of The Hollow Man. The novel is set on the world of Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, where a creature called the Shrike exists. Some worship it, some fear it, and some have sworn to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, massive structures move backward through time, and the Shrike awaits. As the galaxy descends into war on the eve of Armageddon, seven pilgrims embark on a final voyage to Hyperion. Each seeks answers to the unsolved riddles of their own lives, carrying both desperate hope and terrible secrets. One of them may hold the fate of humanity in their hands.

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Currently #3,585 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 46% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 29,640 reviews

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