Questions About Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #1)

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Is there a prequel to this? The main character, "Consul" has no real history but the narrator keeps referring to incidents in his past. In addition, the planet is described as if we have been there before.

Matt There isn't a prequel. There are three more books, the second follows the events in this book and the back two take place several generations later.

Si…moreThere isn't a prequel. There are three more books, the second follows the events in this book and the back two take place several generations later.

Simmons drops you right into his world with very little context or explanation as to who people are or what is going on.

The confusion of the reader is shared by the characters. What's happening on Hyperion is a mystery on a grand scale, and this first book is a journey to try and figure out what in the world is going on there.

I remember being super confused for the first parts of the book, but then the adventure of piecing things together along with the characters was amazing. (less)

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I am looking for a book (maybe series) that talks at some point about a woman with scythes for hands? This front cover looks familiar but can anyone tell me if this is that book or something similar to search for? thanks

Brendan Joyce Possibly Rise of Endymion, the final book in the Hyperion Cantos. It fits, but it probably is Neuromancer.

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The book was good although not what I expected. However it seems to me at the end we were left hanging almost completely. So was that the way is was supposed to end leading on to the next book in the series or did I simply miss something. We had the detective lady's story and I don't believe we had any resolution to the time tombs, the ousters, Rachel, etc.? Will I find resolution for all these questions later?

M There are sequels to this which explain a lot.
But many, including myself, find the sequels badly executed, and not worth reading.…moreThere are sequels to this which explain a lot.
But many, including myself, find the sequels badly executed, and not worth reading.(less)

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Is it a book that 'has an end'? Or is it more like a series that depends on the next books?

Julie Blackburn

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What is the reading order of the Hyperion cantos ?

Rob The order is VERY important for the flow.
1. Hyperion

2. The Fall of Hyperion

3. Endymion

4. The Rise of Endymion

5. Orphans of the Helix (Not part of the …moreThe order is VERY important for the flow.
1. Hyperion

2. The Fall of Hyperion

3. Endymion

4. The Rise of Endymion

5. Orphans of the Helix (Not part of the same 'series' but takes place in the same 'universe' for lack of better word).(less)

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