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Joe asked this question about The Fall of Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #2):
Does Hyperion "conclude" with this book (in the same way that the first three volumes of Dune does) or is an investment in all four parts necessary? I only ask because I just finished the first book--which was beyond amazing--but I read that Simmons' original intent was to just release it as a two book epic. Thanks! -Joe
Micah Sisk The first two books are a complete unit. The later two books take place (IIRC) hundreds of years later and revolve around a whole new set of main char…moreThe first two books are a complete unit. The later two books take place (IIRC) hundreds of years later and revolve around a whole new set of main characters, and form their own separate whole, set in the same world/history. Think of the full Hyperion Cantos as a pair of duologies rather than one tetraology.(less)
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