How Hyperion by Dan Simmons Immediately Becomes An All-Time Top 3 Sci-Fi Book For Me

Mike talks about his first trip to Hyperion by discussing the 1989 sci-fi classic by Dan Simmons.
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[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey bookworms! I'm so happy to finally cross this one off of my reading bucket list. It truly helps that it was superb.

[@noiceman]

Glad you got to experience it. I too teared up reading this. Probably the only book that has done this to me besides maybe the Faithful and the Fallen series. When you have kids this type of stuff hits so much harder.

[@BryanGlosemeyer]

You gotta read the sequel, Fall of Hyperion, back to back. It's such an epic payoff for everything set up in book 1. It's really one of the best space operas I've ever read.

[@ryanwhite2838]

I love all 4.... read the rest... it gets even better.

[@BookTimeWithRyan]

Please please please read Endymion. it will redefine your understanding of Hyperion (it affected me for weeks).

[@jybrokenhearted]

Ever read any Jack Vance,

[@Rhuarc1]

Better than Dune. Fight me.

[@lucdomonousky1837]

May thy knife chip and shatter…

[@liamjones8224]

I would die on that hill. As long as you’re my clan chief😝

[@JCriss]

Agreed

[@just-iceforall]

Definitely

[@stevemiller1937]

I heard so much about Dune and finally just read it. Thought it was slow and boring!

[@alexisdumas84]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! This is one of my top few science fiction books, along with God Emperor of Dune and Fall of Hyperion. Speaking of which, you're going to love Fall. Even though the very end perhaps isn't the most brilliant thing in the world, the majority of the book is devoted to giving incredibly satisfying answers to all of the questions that were raised in the first book, and many of them are very clever and interleave in incredibly interesting ways.

[@katieamarsh]

I feel like the second one is even more sci fi.

[@ferretzor]

The priest's story is number one for me. Read this about 5 years ago and the ending of that tale is still seared in my memory. Unforgettable. Amazing book, still need to read the Endymion stories.

[@2ndhandbookclan274]

For real! What a insane story to open the book with. I was bugging out by the end of that one. So many questions. And thank god 🙏 the other POV’s we intriguing as well.

[@Hanskfheag]

I used to think the same but might be leaning towards the scholars tale now

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha I had to decompress for that tale by talking to my wife about it immediately.

[@igaelvahgelt1887]

Yeah me too after all these years. Still remember the ending . :)

[@MateriaEx]

Treat your self and read the next 3 books to find out how it all ends. It's genius.

[@bridleybateson5622]

Loved how each tale was pretty much a different genre too, it kept the book fresh and exciting. The Scholar's tale was definitely my favourite.

[@cristiankinzel9529]

For me the stories go: 1. Priest 2. Poet 3. Detective 4. Scholar 5. Consul 6. Soldier It is my favorite book and it has been since the very moment I finished it. The Fall of Hyperion has some issues (that I hope are resolved in the next two books, have not read those yet) but the plot twists in there are INSANE.

[@alexcayarga9339]

My favorite book too

[@DistantEarlyWarning]

Sol's story messed me up.

[@zepto5945]

I've only read the priest's tale so far and it's had a sort of awakening effect on me. What I mean is, Dan Simmons has awakened me to the possibilities of what can be achieved through the use of the written word.

[@StevenLynnMusic]

I'm reading this now. I'm up to the poet's tale. No idea where this is gonna go but it's definitely a very special book. Incredibly well written and inventive.

[@mkddpowner]

I loved the book, so glad you gave me the impetuous to finally read it! I was honestly stunned by some of the reveals, incredibly powerful. The scholar story wrecked me and I don't even have kids. It's definitely one of my new favorite sci-fi books. The cliffhanger is real, definitely glad I had Fall on hand to roll right into. So excited to finish!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Same!!

[@ZamWeazle]

Lots of folk are comparing both Hyperion and Fall Of Hyperion but to me they are the same book, one great story! Its only the publicist that wanted it as 2 books.

[@VoyagesIntoImagination]

I felt like Fall of Hyperion was even stronger, if anything. But the two are really two halves of a single novel.

[@BryanGlosemeyer]

Same with me.

[@InTrancedState]

Yeah I don't really understand how anyone can review hyperion separately from the fall of hyperion. They are essentially one book split into two parts

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Awesome to hear your thoughts on the long awaited Hyperion, Mike! I'm not so well read in science fiction, but this was a winner for me when I read it years ago. Your discussion of it reminded me why I loved it so much -- thanks!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I was fearful I hyped it up too much for myself. Amazing it overcame even that.

[@Imagine66X]

I think the Scholar's Tale is one of the best in the book. Every time I reread the Hyperion Cantos, I cry during the scholar's tale. It's just that powerful.

[@jasonthedave6140]

Great book! You definitely need to jump into 'Fall is Hyperion' to get the rest of the story. Endymion is coming up on my reading list.

[@believer773]

Starting in Fall of Hyperion the mind blowing factors increase by orders of magnitude. This first book is like an elite, delicious appetizer, the following serves you mind blowing ideas and heart shattering action

[@jeffhaubrich6121]

Fall is one of those books that was way ahead of it's time. The themes are so mind blowing. Months later it's still stuck in my head. It isn't for everyone though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Can't wait.

[@ChristmasLore]

@@mikesbookreviews, I could never do it! Already though about this, watching your WOT reviews. It would be (probably even physically) impossible not to pick up the next book! That's why I only read finished series now (as I had a 1o years slog, no reading), there are a lot of them to finally finish- or even begin. I'll never forgive Rothfuss and Martin for what they did to their readers, me included. You probably have to, to manage the channel, I guess, and it really is a feat in itself.

[@Staylecrate]

in self imposed exile for faking religious relics too (We've all been there). Really like the detective's tale. Have you read 'a fire upon the deep', another hugo winner?

[@k.enterante]

Now that you’ve finished his sci-fi masterwork, consider checking out his horror masterwork, Summer of Night!

[@JamesI88]

Glad I bought the four of these used for a combined $7 from goodwill and other thrift stores. Look forward to them.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@flowaroundtherock]

I liked Hyperion but I liked The Fall of Hyperion even more! It's on my list of the top 10 sci-fi books I've read so far: 1. House of Suns - Alastair Reynolds 2. Cat's Cradle - Kurt Vonnegut 3. Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card 4. The Fall of Hyperion - Dan Simmons 5. 1984 - George Orwell 6. Childhood's End - Arthur C. Clarke 7. Spin - Robert Charles Wilson 8. The Martian - Andy Weir 9. Dark Matter - Blake Crouch 10. Flowers for Algernon - Daniel Keyes

[@jasonthedave6140]

Got to the end of the review and I 100% agree with the Scholar's story. I've got young daughters and his story actually made me cry. Manly tears...

[@mikesbookreviews]

"See ya later, alligator" "....what?" I was dead.

[@Yungshamgod]

@@mikesbookreviews Not a father, but I was crying my ass off last night 😂

[@EvoSchecter]

Men don't Cry, We Weep.

[@michaelrichards669]

Starting this book soon. I wanted to watch a few videos on it. Just to understand a little bit before I start Reading. Thank You

[@metalflameful]

The priests tape was the perfect first backstory to hook the reader. Scholar and poet stories were good but I didn't give a crap about the others.

[@PoundShopOrwell]

I’m so torn between this and cixin liu and the all time best; it’s challenging!

[@KakashiHatake-ou7mp]

One of the best books I've read in any genre. Sci Fi Stuff never really overshadows good storytelling and that's what makes this amazing. In the end, it's a book about people

[@tkinsey3]

I remember closing this book for the first time and trying to write a review for it. I sat in front of my computer for about 10 minutes and then just typed "I think this is the best book I've ever read, and if not - it's too close to be able to tell." And that was pretty much it. haha. I agree with all of your points, Mike. It's not perfect, but holy hell is it good.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha, sounds about right.

[@godofchaoskhorne5043]

Bro are you people serious? Sounds like a bunch of Lapis Lazuli to me. Dan's writing is piss poor. He has some interesting ideas and some good twists and turns but the writing is super incoherent. The style is horrendous. The prose is poor af. He's so bad at making up names even when there is already a cool thing he'll bastardize it and make it 100x worse. Cyberpunk is cool. Cyberpuke sounds idiotic.

[@tebhernandez]

@@godofchaoskhorne5043 one of my favorite books of all time. 🤷

[@muppet1011]

You should check out Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons. Really excellent horror novel.

[@swampwampagus]

Yes! Carrion Comfort! One of my favorite horror stories although, I read it back in the 80s so...not sure how it holds up. Been looking to read it again.

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

Hell, Song for Kali is even darker than that, definitely not for the kiddies.

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

I haven't read it but Id expect it to be fairly dark..... I don't think I've ever read a happy-go-lucky Dan Simmons novel...it's not exactly his calling card

[@7ekis450]

Just finished and loved it. I’d say the narrative structure adds intrigue, rather than being a distraction. The detectives tale did lose me for a bit... until I realised some of the straight-up answers were being presented so I best pay attention!

[@AmitSharma-nf5ed]

I love the entire Hyperion series.

[@jalaldalloul8172]

I love Hyperion to death and back, and, personally, I thought Fall of Hyperion was even better! It has a very different structure. Anyway Mike, speaking of Hyperion's influence on sci-fi, it's had a great influence on Red Rising (per Pierce himself and through observation). Red Rising spoilers beyond, for the whole series: 1. A subset of humans who left society and lived out in the void, now returning to invade after having evolved to better fit zero-g and vacuum. (Ascomanni vs Ousters) 2. Age rejuvenation therapy that extends life and causes blue-purple veins to appear on the patient. (Poulsen Treatment in Hyperion, also present in Red Rising à la Volsung Fa) 3. Mistakes of old earth lead to a new society that operates on romantic ethical codes/cultural influences from humanity's past to avoid fucking up everything again, also: starting a new calendar from the time of the revolution or whatever 4. Tech oriented subset of humans who are super weird in the real world and are used to the speed at which they can communicate when 'plugged in' (Blues in Red Rising, essentially, versus cyberpuke in Hyperion) 5. One of the characters being a poet; verse, song, classical instruments and the trappings of classic literature having an influence on the culture of the world and the narrative in a futuristic scifi setting (Roque vs Martin Silenus) 6. I'm pretty sure Kassad describes some Iron Rain-esque attack on Bressia? Other stuff I thought of while reading and cannot recall for the life of me. Thought you might find this interesting! Anyway, great video as always!

[@tappajavittu]

Hyperion? More like HYPErion. This is the most important book for me ever, I read it the first time when I was 10, I might've been a bit too young to fully understand everything but the world and genre switching and especially the characters took hold of me, that was around 25 years ago and I'm still obsessed with the first two books. Hyperion is a true 10/10 scifi masterpiece. EDIT: I don't remember what story was my favorite as a kid but now as an adult Martin Silenus' story is my favorite, just amazing, what a character! I really hope they'll cast Danny DeVito to play Martin in the upcoming film adaptation. He has the charisma Martin has and Frank Reynolds proves he's willing to go all in and that's what that character needs.

[@Ghostlyape123]

To me the scholars tale and consuls tale are up there for two of the best pieces of fiction I’ve ever read. Even if I thought the entire rest of the book sucked (which I don’t) I would still highly recommend the book based on those two tales alone.

[@necaacen]

remembering siri absolutely destroyed me, for me it was the highlight of the book. it had me in tears even on the 4th read, something about that short just hit me hard.

[@ContentLitwithSimonFay]

What an all-time classic. I'd love to dig into all the Keats references someday.

[@Ulmo90]

Just finished the 3rd story of the book, I'll get back to this video when I've finished the book

[@Ulmo90]

Finshed Hyperion a few days ago. I really enjoyed it great to come back to this review. I'll probavly join you Mike for the next book in June. The Scholar's tale was my favorite

[@DavidWilliams-rv8vj]

The scholar's story is by far my favorite one in the book. It's horribly tragic, and something that I don't think could be retold in a better way. Hyperion is tied with Dune for my favorite fantasy book. I'm about halfway though rereading The Fall of Hyperion, since I had such a good time rereading Hyperion. I absolutely hated it the first time, but its not as bad this time around. It's definitely the worse of the two first ones, but it's not nearly as bad as I originally thought.

[@stubar30]

Scholar's tale blew me away back in the early 90s - I remembered there were really personal moments in that part, and I thought, it was just theoretical/fictional , but instructive. Fast forward 12 years and I'm sitting in a hospital, about to be told my 2 year old daughter is dead in an accident. (sorry for the downer ) and one of my thoughts is "Holy shit, I'm stuck in a shitty situation like Sol Weintraub, and this is real" The courage of the character to push on when all hope was lost - that helped. Its sci fi but i dont think anybody has captured the tragedy of the death of a child better. Having read Hyperion actually made me a better more resilient person

[@youtubeaddict487]

depressing tho. really

[@Dyuqe]

I didn't click with most of the stories here, but I finished Fall of Hyperion few days ago and it's one of the best books I've ever read. Amazing.

[@necaacen]

fall of hyperion really is the crown jewel of the thing, hyperion only exists to set up a world for fall of hperion to exist within. some day go back to the series tho and give hyperion another go, you might find some genuine beauty, comedy and horror in the first book.

[@ArmanAbedi]

This book's one of my favorites. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the rest of the series.

[@majorgrubert5887]

Haven’t read this book. I’ve see several KZbin reviews and yours is the first that explains that each pilgrim has a story. Is the audio book any good if there is one? I’ll look it up. Should I read it or listen to the audio book or books?

[@necaacen]

there is an audio book, its on audible and its actually quite good ya. its voiced by multiple people, each one takes on one of the main cast, there is one of them that i thought wasnt as strong as the others, i wont say who tho, you may find them all to be great and i dont want to sour or bias ur listen. in my opinion some of the readers are excellent and really bring their parts to life. i have listened to the audio books of all 4 of the books and i felt like they mostly added to the reading of the books.

[@Xcon00]

@mike do you still use a kindle? I see you hold a lot of hardcovers.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I do both.

[@AmitSharma-nf5ed]

Het Masteen's tale is never told.

[@maxdayton8106]

I'm just happy you finally read hyperion, even happier that you enjoyed it

[@mikesbookreviews]

Me too!

[@stephanielohutko3085]

I read Hyperion 25+ years ago and the Priest's tale is one that has stuck with me and that lives in the back of my brain a little. I wonder if I had read this after having my kids, would I say the same about the Scholar's tale?

[@mikesbookreviews]

The Cruciform!

[@madisongoodyear5040]

SOLD

[@mikesbookreviews]

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[@madisongoodyear5040]

@@mikesbookreviews either way, this was a great sale.

[@virgilflowers9846]

Good review, I agree totally. There really is something for everyone here, even though the narrative style may turn some people off, it likely will pull just about anyone in. The Scholars Tale was absolutely brilliant and heart wrenching. Priests Tale is my second favorite as well; brutal. I’m currently blowing through Fall of Hyperion like I did with the first-it’s more of a straightforward narrative, but it’s awesome. Unless something majorly crashes into the shithouse at the end, I’ll definitely be reading the Endymion cycle. Never been huge on science fiction, but this has completely sucked me in. It’s been almost a year and so much of the first book has remained vividly in my head. Definitely my favorite Simmons I have read

[@stevemiller1937]

I'm on the 4th story and I'm really liking/ loving the story! I'm excited to see how it all connects in the end!

[@beccaday2627]

the best book ever period.

[@Henri79]

So happy you're reading the Cantos. It will be interesting to see whether it will dethrone Dune in your ranking once you've gotten through all the four. Don't let the Endymion detractors get to you: Endymion and The Rise of Endymion have really really cool stuff...

[@mikesbookreviews]

Dethroning Dune is statistically impossible for me. It has meant too much to my life approach. But Ender Wiggin might be looking over his shoulder.

[@chickenmonger123]

Endymion and Rise of Endymion, were somewhat predictable on a personal and plot level for me. I mean I knew the final thing halfway through. I found Raul and his personal struggles to not be compelling at all. Aenea... Blegh. The revelation at the end was mediocre spirituality and postmodernism, mixed with Plato-Punk realizations of transcendent principles. Which you can get from some yoga classes, a cursory understanding any western religion at all, a couple tabs and a summer during college. Not very deep. I did like the mechanics though. Interesting things about time and space, if not a very interesting use of it.

[@timphelps3556]

I just finished reading Hyperion this week. I loved all of the tales. This one's for sure in my top 10.

[@blueberry212121]

Love this book. The priest's tale is still the most terrifying thing I have ever read, beating Pet Semetary. Such an intricate story, weaving many tales together. And it's chilling how close some of the stuff is to real world we live in

[@bassguitar1919]

This is next on my list after the Dune series! Great review, Looking forward to it. I'm intrigued by this style of the individual character stories.

[@pyramidsong]

Wow we have the same story ranking, cheers. I was weeping at the scholar’s tale. Loved your overview of the book!

[@wolfh9831]

My list, but all of them were great. 1. Poet 2. Detective 3. Consul 4. Scholar 5. Priest 6. Soldier

[@Blynat]

I like the Second book even more. I also liked the last 2 books. They start many many years after the first two but start too weave together and give you your barrings. Such a good series of books.

[@cryogeneric]

I thought all of the stories had their moments, but for me the strongest (in no particular order) were The Priest's Tale, The Soldier's Tale, and The Scholar's Tale. I actually didn't care for Martin Silenus too much after the first book, but after finishing the series he became my favorite character. I do have complaints with the series overall and I think a few loose ends never got resolved, but all four books kept me engaged. I think the 1st and 3rd books are the best.

[@BookTimeWithRyan]

PLEASE read Endymion omnibus.... I lOVED it and it was so satisfying. It's really 4 parts.... 2 Hyperion and 2 Endymion.

[@RedFuryBooks]

Dan Simmons is great. If you haven't read The Terror, it's a brilliant mixture of historical fiction and horror fantasy. Loved it.

[@Elricsedric]

I want to read hyperion so bad, but I hear the sequels get bad. Where do u recommend I stop? At hyperion or fall of hyperion.

[@KofiKrules]

I’m on the poet’s tale, I haven’t started it yet due to being busy. However, I cannot wait to get to it.

[@mushfiquefahim141]

Loved this video, Mike! It's hard to talk this coherently about something as vast as Hyperion. I have a question about Ender's Game though. Could you help me understand why it's held in such high regard? Compared to Hyperion, Ender's Game felt like a juvenile book, devoid of any big ideas. A solid scifi to be sure, but nowhere near the levels of Dune or Hyperion. Am I missing something? Should I reread it?

[@Midnightspecia1]

I drive for a living, I was a big Robert Jordan fan in hs. Tolkien even before that. There are times where it is cringe. The over all story…damn it’s a good story. I met Ray Bradbury…he was super old, he signed my copy of the Illustrated Man. The tale is on par with that. The end. I had to pull over my rig. Call my wife, and talk to my kiddos.

[@runforrestrun1965]

I have to disagree. Short stories that seemed to have no connection to each other. Some rather felt like padding. I liked the teacher story and the priest story, all the rest were crap for me. Hated the non ending. Basically a 5.5/10 max. Maybe the next book brings it together and you get a reward for managing to get through it all but this book is just a hard read and not a particularly enjoyable one. I get it’s rated because it has many tales in it nd potential is there to have the shrike more prominent and powerful. Just wasn’t enough of it in this book for me.

[@godofchaoskhorne5043]

After reading the fall of Hyperion. There were some good bits to both books. Overall they are extremely overrated. Dan Simmons's writing is poor. Constant repetition of words he plucked from the thesaurus etc.

[@littlevahn]

Loved the book, personal ranking of tales: Scholar, Priest, Detective, Poet, Soldier, Consule.

[@sergioaccioly5219]

Hyperion is as good as they come, but I had to struggle with the first 100 pages. If it hadn't been recommended by somebody I trusted implicitly, I would've lost a gem of a book.

[@brynngibson5342]

Hi! We own/like several of the same books. I'm getting new bookshelves and am thinking of how I should arrange them. I'm thinking genre, then author. How are yours organized? On my Bee_Free channel, I hope to shoot videos in front of my shelves.

[@masterxeon1001]

fine. Ill give it a peruse.

[@dawncox4019]

I started reading this next to a pool on holiday- I quickly put it down and saved it for home. This is worth long reading sessions and close attention.

[@carole5648]

My brother sent me this for my birthday and since i knew you liked it, and like Malazan, i sent him Malazan. maybe i'll have someone to talk to about it now! guys can't write sex scenes, hehe...

[@josefineli4604]

Huh... I’m not really into sci-fi, but this does actually sound interesting! The different tales make it seem kind of less intimidating, thick as it is.

[@alexcayarga9339]

It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. I really recommend it to any human

[@carlosbranca8080]

You should not read Hyperion without having Fall of H right there, i see them as one book. my favorite scifi novel of all time, Love Dune, but Hyperion i coukdnt get it out of my head for a long time.

[@madcaptain3927]

I 100% agree on the sex scenes lol. I audio book it so I can listen all day at work, the narrators voice doesn't help the situation at all. I was laughing through most of it, then praying no one walked into my office.

[@EricMcLuen]

Finished yesterday. Very interesting but agreed Dune is going to be really hard to top and I don't see this series doing it. Regarding the sex scenes. I would guess he was going for a PG 13 rather than R. It is a lot different writing them than showing 10 seconds in a movie. I can see why it was done to show Siri's aging but a lot of it felt awkward.

[@MrZerakian]

And yes.....The Scholars Tale...goddamn.....hits close to the heart.

[@alexanderkranzle5615]

I really have a hard time with the Dectictive's tale to the point that I am thinking of abandoning my lecture. What a shame, the book was so good until that point...

[@thesmuli83]

Awesome book. I should probably read the whole series again. I read the series sometime in the early 2000s when I was in school.

[@user-tj3wr6dj4d]

I READ HYPERION IN 2012 .BAD ASS BOOK/ SERIES .THE SHRIKE AND TREE OF PAIN WAS COOL. AND THE FARCASTERS . VERY VERY COOL . ..ANOTHER ONE IS REDEMPTION ARK BY I FORGOT TBH BUT THAT SERIES WAS COOL AND THE CLUSTER SERIES AND THE OX AND ORN ETC BOOKS BY PIERS ANTHONY .AND THE GALACTIC SERIES BY GREGORY BENFORD GOOD TOO. THE WHOLE RAMA SERIES AND I JUST FINISHED ETERNITY BY GREG BEAR THAT SERIES BY HIM IS GOOD . ALSO IVE BEEN THINKING OF THE BOOK DESTINATION VOID I READ IN 2012 TOO IDK BUT I FORGOT WHO WROTE IT.

[@dwellerofthedark]

And they are gone: ay, ages long ago These lovers fled away into the storm. That night the Baron dreamt of many a woe, And all his warrior-guests, with shade and form Of witch, and demon, and large coffin-worm, Were long be-nightmar'd. You could see how Keats could not only influence Simmons…but Lovecraft as well.

[@jonnyfevertv3170]

I mentioned in Hyperion vid previously that I grabbed a Keat's poetry book to read along with the book. Opened my eyes to poetry. Have you tried the Culture Series? 3rd never got over the 3rd book (the use of weapons). That is top quality stuff. Also, didn't know Hyperion was a series when I read it.

[@necaacen]

use of weapons is immense, one of the best sci fi books ever. imo the best book of the culture series, tho theyre all pretty good tbh. i was the same, i read hyperion and thought wow, what a weird way to do a sci fi book. i liked it, found the end bizzare but hey, its this collection of short stories, canterbury tales, and this ties them in within a world, neat idea and some of the stories were great. ...and then years later i found out there was a fall of hyperion, and that actually its just 1 book the publisher split in 2, so i had read half a book lol... fall of hyperion is berserk, what a great book.

[@chesterstevens8870]

The idea of a normally stoic Kassad, sitting their and grimly describing his coital adventures with Moneta to the other pilgrims in detail that borders on pornographic, is mildly tickling to me.

[@alynam82]

After Rise of Endymion, I'm hoping to get into Dan Simmons' Ilium and Olympos which is his Greek-inspired sci-fi.

[@alexisdumas84]

I would personally recommend it not reading those. I read them both and while I greatly enjoyed Ilium and there was a lot of promise in it, Olympos was a horrible confusing mess of unfulfilling and unnecessary plot lines that crowded out the original ones and essentially forced the entire story to end without resolving almost anything.

[@noiceman]

His Dracula/Vampire book is good as well.

[@OmnivorousReader]

I clearly need to read this again. Read it years ago, but all I remember is that I did not care for it. Love the Canterbury Tales though.

[@tomg5187]

Sounds awesome. Good suggestion 😁 cheers mate.

[@horizon_universe9349]

One of my favourite book of all time. Still have tears in my eyes from Sol's story ...

[@alexcayarga9339]

Same

[@Cloudburzt]

More than 10 years since reading it and I was just recommending this book to a friend. Talking about some of the stories (without spoilers) made me cry like hell. It still lingers.

[@DeepakKumar-cd8ny]

Hyperion is a scary ass book, it has stories that stay with you after you get through every section.

[@BigOleMatty]

lmao when you said it wasn't linear i was like oh shit a scifi book like a tarantino film thats awesome and then you mentioned tarantino which was great haha

[@iWizard]

Mike-keep up the great work! It’s been a while since I’ve joined the discord or the Patreon chats. Been busy with work, my podcast, writing articles, and working on my own fantasy novel. I still make time to watch your videos, though. Thanks for covering Hyperion.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey man! Miss you on the Zoom calls!

[@iWizard]

@@mikesbookreviews It's been fun to watch your channel grow. I think you had like 18,000 subs when I subscribed. I'll try to make the next zoom call.

[@alynam82]

I'm nervous about your read of Fall of Hyperion, my fear is that you have such high expectations, that maybe this next one won't do it for ya. I, myself loved it. But it's a different reading experience than the first. Just as Endymion is completely different

[@ZamWeazle]

I understand your fears but for me I read them both as one book and didn't really notice any Change. It's however amazing regardless. I can't see Mike not loving it myself! 👍

[@mikesbookreviews]

Fall has guarded optimism only because I've heard so many mixed things about it.

[@alynam82]

Okay, I'll roll with that.

[@Michael_L_Morrison]

About 5 years ago, a friend began reading this book, and after hearing about it, I decided to give it a try. It was pretty good. I liked most of the individual tales, however I found the consul's tale boring except for the very end of it. And, I wasn't fond of the detective's tale either. The scholar's story was the one that I liked the most. I had intended to read the next book, but I haven't so far.

[@shmuelshtessman4906]

Probably 20 yrs since I read it and the only thing I remember is the poetic writing and the archeology side story

[@bkbland1626]

I like the Templars and the Yggdrasil.

[@MrZerakian]

Just finishing my third read of the series, and I am not a huge sci-fi fan.

[@jayfila]

I just finished the first chapter and oh my god that was amazing

[@knightfall9394]

Summer of night was enough dan simmons for me

[@Greenmachine305]

It didn't click with me. I came here to find why that is.

[@danecobain]

I read this about six months ago and was super unimpressed by it, but it happens. It was actually my second Dan Simmons book and I didn't like the other one either, so I think maybe he's just not the writer for me!

[@robertcarpenter3020]

Ah I read this when I was in my teens 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@colarb5276]

I had also been thinking of reading this for years, but never got around to it until I saw your video. I finished it two days ago and loved it. All the stories are brilliant and it's difficult to rate them in order. Yes more Si-Fi please.

[@jimmyfortuna-peak4639]

Starting this book soon. This really makes me excited for it!

[@lukasAguiar940]

Just finished it. I liked alot . I loved all of the tales