Description
On the planet Hyperion, seven pilgrims embark on a desperate journey to confront the Shrike, a mysterious and terrifying entity dwelling near the enigmatic Time Tombs. As they travel, each pilgrim shares their personal story, revealing the complex and often tragic circumstances that have brought them together for this final, fateful pilgrimage. Through a masterful blend of science fiction and literary storytelling, Dan Simmons weaves a tapestry of interconnected tales exploring themes of faith, love, loss, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of interstellar war and cosmic mystery. The novel's unique structure, featuring distinct narrative styles for each pilgrim, creates a rich and immersive experience that builds suspense towards an unforgettable climax.
Available Editions
mass_market
Spectra
Published Feb 1, 1990
512 pages
ISBN: 9780553283686
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Community Reviews(1)
Despite the clear debt to the Canterbury Tales, Simmons gives his characters no distinct voicing. The soldier, the poet, and the consul all narrate in the same register. Chaucer's pilgrims are unmistakable from a single line. Simmons's are distinguished only by what happened to them, never by how they speak. Despite that, the imagery is good. The cruciforms, time tombs, shrike, and hyperion itself conjure enough mystery to compel a reader.
Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
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