![]() ![]() That’s the sort of engaging interaction I always enjoy within books. It allowed me to build my own theories alongside the characters based on every new revelation. In fact, his overall presentation of all pertinent information was very carefully placed and effective. In “Hyperion,” Simmons did a decent job of presenting his concept in segments, which made it easier to digest. I often find myself finishing such books or shows slightly confused, wondering if I missed a critical detail somewhere or if the author just failed to communicate it clearly (it’s usually a bit of both). It can go from being a clever idea to convoluted in a heartbeat. Time manipulation in stories is a tricky thing. It’s ironically exhausting … and kind of brilliant. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then it kept me up even longer as my brain tried to sort out all the information learned about this world, the Shrike, and their effects on time itself. It was the kind of gritty, morbid tale that kept me page-turning well into the night despite the ever-growing knot in my stomach. Although it started out with heavy religious overtones (the first perspective being the religious POV), it soon captured my imagination with a complex mystery and only got more engaging from there. “Hyperion” is definitely a thought-provoking book. ![]()
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