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Just finished Hyperion, curious to hear the community’s thoughts (lemmy.world)

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Picked it up from the Goodreads science fiction top list. The description did not make much sense to me but I decided to give it a try based on the popularity.

It was a bit hard for me to get into but after a while the narrative made sense. It felt cosy to imagine all these travelers gather around and tell stories to each other. I liked the variety of styles and themes that each character contributes. But I still felt it was not fully stitched together. Yes, there is this shared universe but the transition from one tale to another still was jarring. And the ending was underwhelming. I was hoping for some closure, and the last tale kind of provided it, but then there was a heap of unanswered questions.

What were your thoughts? If you read the sequels, were they worth it?

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[–] Praxinoscope@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've tried so many times to read this and can never get past the first couple chapters. Just doesn't keep my attention.

[–] nodimetotie@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

it was definitely hard to get into it, what with all the world-building and weird terms. but it is enjoyable after you get over the hump

[–] Praxinoscope@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I think it's just not for me. Space operas and the like are too tedious. My preference in writing is for immediacy and action, not tangential explanations of dynastic lineage, lengthy asides on culture, etc.

[–] nodimetotie@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I know what you're saying. The New Moon (Luna) was like that for me. Did not finish