ahh okay, where to start with this book

classic sci-fi doesn't usually work for me, i definitely prefer modern sci-fi. saying that, i reallly enjoyed this one

Dan Simmons has an incredible way with words. his descriptions of settings, the way he builds tension....IMMACULATE. there were so many stunning quotes that t underlined. however, there were a few stylistic choices that i wasn't fond of. the fractured structure definitely hindered me from growing to love the characters, which leads me to my main issue. i didn't care for a single character. there were one or two character's whose backstory was intriguing to me, but i didn't care for them enough to the point where i was actively rooting for them?? idk man. this could also be down to the fact that the story is unfinished. hyperion ends on a cliffhanger, meaning that you really do need to read the second book to get the complete story. the character's individual arcs are unfinished, and maybe when i read the second book, and finish this story, i'll care for the characters a little more?? (but then again, i shouldn't have to read a whole other novel just to begin to care for the characters??)

i did love how this story was written as an ode to Simmons' idols (Keats being a big one). a lot of this novel was Simmons flexing his literary ability, and expressing his appreciation for poetry, and certain poets. i thought it was quite sweet (lmaoo) in that respect

i didn't expect this book to be as dark as it is. it's definitely a sci-horror. Simmons does not hold back with the gory details, but i kinda liked that

definitely unique, i can see why this is such an influential novel for the genre. SO excited to read book 2!!

⊱ ━━━━━━ hyperion cantos ratings ━━━━━━ ⊰
hyperion | ✩✩✩.75
the fall of hyperion | ✩✩✩✩.25
endymion | ✩✩✩✩
the rise of endymion |