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The saga of pliocene exile, 4 book series by julian may. It was time for a lighter read since i just finished the four books in dan simmons hyperion cantos hyperion, the fall of hyperion, endymion, and the rise of endymion. It is a character and literary device of paramount importance to the hyperion cantos universe, appearing on all books of the saga. Aug 15, 2015 the hyperion cantos is one of those collection of books which makes me wonder what simmons planning and strategy for writing was like. The insight and ingenuity of it and the aweinspiring, strong characters resonates brilliantly even. The title was originally used for the collection of the first pair of books in the series, hyperion and the fall of. Dan simmons started his hyperion cantos series in 1989 with hyperion. The man, quite simply, is what we in the trade call a writers writer. Hyperion including the fall of hyperion is state of the art science fiction. The title was originally used for the collection of the first pair of books in the series, hyperion and the fall of hyperion, and later came to refer to the overall storyline, including endymion, the rise of endymion, and a number of short stories. Hyperion went on to win the hugo award as best novel, and it and its companion volume, the fall of hyperion, took their rightful places in the science fiction pantheon of new classics. I feel embarrased to confess that ive never touched these two books since i received them from.

Books similar to the hyperion cantos by dan simmons ive been searching for books that tell a sci fi story in a similar way to simmons books, hoping you lot could help out a bit edit. Hyperion and the rest of the series is the best science fiction series yet written. Initially introduced as the stuff of legends in the planet of hyperion, the monster goes on to enter the narratives of each major. Praise for the hyperion cantos for vastness of scope, clarity of detail and seriousness of purpose, simmonss epic narrative is on a par with isaac asimovs foundation series, frank herberts dune books, gene wolfes multipart book of the new sun and brian aldisss helliconia trilogy. They are genetically unique in that they have undergone advanced genetic selfmanipulation in order to attain increasing levels of adaptation to life in space, from lowgravity. May 22, 20 the cost and storytelling limits of the visual medium of film make it unlikely that a hyperion cantos movie could do the story justice. Each has one wish to ask of the shrike, a mysterious, murderous, timetraveling entity. The plot of the novel features multiple timelines and characters. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.

I think ive carried hyperion around since about 1990 and always knew the series would require an investment on my part so with my kindle i got all 4 books and had a go. Hyperion and the fall of hyperion set a new standard for grandscale science fiction. The hyperion cantos is simmons fourbook sf magnum opus, beginning with 1989s hyperion, which follows seven pilgrims from the church of the final atonement on a visit the titular planet. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. So by similar, i dont know if you mean similar in theme, or the depth of its content, i. I wouldnt recommend the stars my destination to someone who wants a book similar to hyperion. The cantos is an epic science fiction series of novels. But with all the literary and cultural references, it feels a bit showy now. Hyperion is a hugo awardwinning 1989 science fiction novel by american writer dan simmons.

It felt like actual literature for once, but not in a pretentious or contrived way. In the beginning, the term hyperion cantos was primarily used to refer to hyperion and the fall of hyperion, the first two books in the series. Hyperion cantos is a series of science fiction novels by american author dan simmons. Jun 12, 2015 the hyperion cantos is simmons fourbook sf magnum opus, beginning with 1989s hyperion, which follows seven pilgrims from the church of the final atonement on a visit the titular planet. These last two books read more like a duology than the third an. Simmons, but i think you will be engrossed in the story. The hyperion cantos by dan simmons timothy johnson. If you can forgive simmons for the noisy transmission, youll find a wealth of treasures worth your time. What are some book recommendations similar to the hyperion. The hyperion cantos is a series of science fiction novels by dan simmons. The poets tale hyperion cantos read online on indbooks. The hyperion cantos may be the greatest science fiction epic ever written, but a film by the same title has a much better chance of becoming a critical and financial disaster than a hit. Dec 09, 2005 i wouldnt recommend the stars my destination to someone who wants a book similar to hyperion. Dan simmons created the idea of the hyperion universe during his days as a teacher at an elementary school.

I have read alot of science fiction and the only books that i would say that come close are the sparrow by maria doria russell and enders game by orson scott card. Hyperion, the fall of hyperion, endymion, the rise of endymion. Im sure when it came out, everyone found it cleveri certainly wouldve if id read it at the time. Sep 26, 2017 here are the best books i read lately, that match your criteria. Id like to see his notes, maps, graphics, charts, and the ecosystem of development used to build what i would call a science fiction fable. Are there any books like lord of the rings, the chronicles of. Hyperion cantos 4 book series kindle edition from book 1. Sep 05, 2019 this video will contain some spoilers for the hyperion cantos. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.

I was addicted to say the least, now i am looking for a series that resembles hyperion. See more ideas about hyperion cantos, dan simmons and sci fi art. More narrowly, inside the fictional storyline, after the first volume, the. It follows a similar structure to the canterbury tales by geoffrey chaucer. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The hyperion cantos is one of those collection of books which makes me wonder what simmons planning and strategy for writing was like. The hyperion cantos series began publication in 1989. The long pilgrimage to bring dan simmons hyperion to the.

The hyperion cantos is ultimately a series that crumbles under its own weight of existential and philosophical questions, but its finer points break through the static. Ive reread hyperion and the julian may series multiple times. Cheers for all these recommendations, ive come across a few of them on audible but im always a bit wary of shelling out. On the world called hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the shrike. For me, i know that this work will be that against which all future works will have to be measured, in the same way, in their time, that asimovs foundation series and le guins the left hand of darkness set new standards. My russian friends gave these two books as a present before my return from scholarship in russia. The shrike is a being of incredible power and strength, and of dauntingly imposing appearance, although of uncertain origin or motive. Fair warning, there are certainly fantasy elements interwoven in a science fiction story. That said, the scope of the book, and the technology of this age is astonishing. Hyperion cantos no spoilersall four books makes me realize how much drivel i normally consume. The next book in the series was the fall of hyperion, published in.

The next book in the series was the fall of hyperion, published in 1990. Cant believe i waited almost 30 years to read the hyperion books. Overall, i liked the series, although i would not consider it one of my favorites by the time i was finished with it. Jan 16, 2019 the hyperion cantos is ultimately a series that crumbles under its own weight of existential and philosophical questions, but its finer points break through the static. Finally i have finished the entire hyperion cantos, the series than began with the alltime scifi classic hyperion, almost concluded in the fall of hyperion, launched a second arc in endymion and ends here with the rise of endymion. The last stanzas were written the same week last year that j. No recommendations found we dont have any recommendations for hyperion cantos right now. He looked at the last completed page of hyperion cantos as if it had the answer to a longpuzzled riddle.

See more ideas about hyperion cantos, dan simmons and sci fi books. On the world called hyperion, beyond the law of the hegemony of man, there waits the creature called the shrike. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the hyperion cantos 4book bundle. This video will contain some spoilers for the hyperion cantos. The series follows a group of travelers sent to the time tombs on the planet hyperion. This is the first half of the hyperion cantos, and in some ways the ending doesnt make a lot of sense, as simmons has brought you the reader to the point before they enter the tombs and not fully concluded it. The hyperion cantos form a tetralogy of science fiction novels by dan simmons. Apr 22, 2019 thats actually a really tough question.

The ousters are a human society and and genetically related group consisting of a myriad different cultures spread over much of our arm of our galaxy, preferring to explore and colonize the outer edges of human space. If you like hyperion cantos you might like similar books. The hyperion cantos is probably my alltime favorite series of books and ive never found anything quite like them. Hyperion, the fall of hyperion, endymion, the rise of endymion ebook written by dan simmons. Here are the best books i read lately, that match your criteria. I dont know that hyperion book one of simmons hyperion cantos has aged all that well. It was the hyperion books that made him a superstar. Besides the fact that i think alfred bester and his books are way overhyped and his best book is probably psychoshop and thats probably because zelazny completed it, i think its way too different from hyperion to recommend, not very large scope, hardly any space exploration, in other words, not a. The story is told through the eyes of each of the travelers. Hyperion cantos was written with a skill i could never have attained, with a mastery i could never have gained, and sung in a voice which was not mine.

In this video, i will go over the significant confirmed dates from the four hyperion books. Books similar to the hyperion cantos by dan simmons. Now, six years later, simmons returns to this richly imagined world of technological achievement, excitement, wonder and. Nov 08, 2014 the hyperion cantos is a series of science fiction novels by dan simmons. Hello, i hadnt read a book in a very long time, then i picked up the hyperion series.