The Fall of Hyperion – Audiobook By Dan Simmons

The Fall of Hyperion is the second novel in the Hyperion series by famous author Dan Simmons. In this second installment, Simmons takes us to a future that’s bright with inventions and drama. In the world of Hyperion, the tombs of mysterious time are opening, our secrets are opening. We invite you to watch the next development of this great novel.

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Review 1: The Fall of Hyperion audiobook by The Bruce

A superb complement to the first and greater volume in the Hyperion series. Alone among science fiction novels, Hyperion and it sequel both address the complexities of the human spirit along with the consequences of Universal Artificial Intelligence. Nearly every other sci-fi writer is a lover of intellect and reason without examining what makes humans human. Mr. Simmons has the courage to investigate this ultimate conundrum, with outstanding results. A first rate novel in all respects – story, plot and characters, not to mention a lucid prose style that carries the story forward with pacing.

Review 2: The Fall of Hyperion audiobook by D. Schwent

As the pilgrims prepare to enter the Time Tombs, the war between the Ousters and the Hegemony is just hours from breaking out. Can they enter the Time Tombs quickly enough to prevent intergalactic war and the deaths of billions?

Here we are, the second half of the epic Dan Simmons started in Hyperion. Kassad, Brawne, and the other pilgrims introduced in the previous book meet their destinies. However, the bigger story is the war between the Hegemony and its enemies.

Using the dreams of Joseph Severin as a linking device, the story follows the actions of Hegemony CEO Meina Gladstone trying to avert war with the Ousters and frequently cuts to action on Hyperion. As the zero hour nears, the truth behind what is happening unfolds and it has wide reaching consequences.

I’m dancing around the actual events of the story to avoid spoilers but I can’t imagine reading and enjoying Hyperion without devouring this one. People throw the word ‘epic’ around very lightly these days but Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion comprise an epic of galactic scope.

Gene Wolfe once said “My definition of good literature is that which can be read by an educated reader, and reread with increased pleasure.” Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion definitely fall into that category. The text of both books is peppered with literary references and lots of Christian symbolism, as well as thought provoking philosophical ideas. There’s also a pro-environment message, as well as warnings of becoming too dependent on technology.

I get the feeling that Dan Simmons thought it might be his last big chance to show what he could do and he pulled out all the stops, combining heady science fiction concepts with things he gleaned from being an English major in college and years of teaching. I understood far more this time around but felt like there were still a lot of things I couldn’t quite wrap my head around. I guess I’ll schedule a reread for sometime in 2025. I hadn’t planned on rereading the Endymion books but a reread of those is probably happening in 2018.

My second journey to the Time Tombs was even more rewarding than the first. Hyperion retains its place next to The Dark Tower as one of my favorite epics of all time. Five out of five stars.

Review 3: The Fall of Hyperion audiobook by Chicago Customer

I enjoyed Hyperion, the first book of the series. I looked forward to receiving the “payoff” setup in the first book by reading Fall of Hyperion.

Boy was I disappointed, left unsatisfied, and confused. Simmons does a good job of building out a fantastic world. However, the storyline drags audiences to patiently endure 400 pages of (enjoyable) build-up, only to end rapidly in a series of nonsensical wrap ups and deus ex machina moments.

The original Hyperion also featured a wide range of styles/emotions due to the characters’ framestory structure (terror, adrenaline, comedy, sympathy). Fall of Hyperion, while still very well-written, doesn’t quite achieve the same range due to its traditional narrative structure.

It gets a second star because of the potential you get to enjoy, before the final disappointment.

Overall, it feels like Simmons either wrote himself into a corner and couldn’t get out, or had higher ambitions for the story but couldn’t quite pull it off without losing audiences (at least he lost my interest/I didn’t fully get it).

Finally, I’ve read some opinions on the internet advocating adapting the books for tv or movies. I hoped for the same after reading book 1, but realized how the rapid book 2 ending confirms that adapting the series may be a mistake (shades of GoT season 8 on TV).

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