The Hyperion Cantos is a series of science fiction novels by Dan Simmons. The title was originally used for the collection of the first pair of books in the series, Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion, and later came to refer to the overall storyline. - Wikipedia
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Why were Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion split into two books?
I recently read Hyperion by Dan Simmons on the Masterworks label, and although I enjoyed most of it I was bitterly disappointed by the ending.
I don't really have a problem with 'cliffhanger' endings (although I wouldn't call this one a cliffhanger…
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What happened with Duré/Hoyt's second cruciform?
In The Fall of Hyperion, a resurrected Paul Duré encounters the Shrike, and it's stated that the Shrike removes his cruciform/resurrection parasite as a means of granting his wish for death. That leaves him with just Lenar Hoyt's cruciform on his…
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Is there an official map of Hyperion?
If not an official map, are there any accurate representations or approximantions of Hyperion?
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Hyperion Core's prediction about Interstellar War
In Hyperion, the AI's pose two realities about the future interstellar war, either an internal war within AI with the Shrike being used as weapons or a war between surviving humans and the Core. And the Time Tombs are the future creation of the…
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What did Ummon mean talking about the Ultimate Intelligence in Fall of Hyperion?
I am currently reading The Fall of Hyperion. In Chapter 33, an AI named Ummon is introduced. He tells Johnny and Brawnie at lengths about the Ultimate Intelligence. Can someone please explain to me what he meant? Just that part.
This is the start of…
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What enabled the Shrike to kill Rhadamanth Nemes?
Toward the end of Endymion (the third out of four books in Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos series) the Shrike, who has been intermittently following Raul, Aenea, and A. Bettik prevents Radamanth Nemes from killing Aenea.
In the scene, the Shrike and…
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What was Brawne's race?
After reading all four books in the Hyperion Cantos, I wanted to know whether Lusians in general were white or black or unspecified--I know they were short and stocky because of the high gravity. The author generally goes into a lot of detail about…
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What's with the tree of thorns?
I've finished all four books and still do not understand the purpose of the Tree of Thorns from the perspective of any of the factions?
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Aftermath of the battle between Kassad and the Shrike
How did this battle was a major influence on history/future of humankind, if The Shrike is described to continue existing during the events described later, which happened "before" it was sent back in time (encountering Sol and Rachel, battle with…
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Did Merin and Siri set off Siri's Rebellion together following Siri's death?
What are the supporting events leading up to Siri's Rebellion, and how was the rebellion set off?
I recall the Consul's origin story towards the end of the first book in which Merin, his grandfather, visited Siri's tomb and read her diary. There…
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Who are the Ousters in Hyperion?
From reading Siri's Tale (the Consul's story in Hyperion Cantos), I gather that the Ousters are a seafaring people who have close connection with maritime life.
Are there any other prominent traits or tendencies associated with the Ousters? And why…
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The Shrike's "teleport" abilities during the battle with Kassad
Just finished reading The Fall of Hyperion , and I have a 2-part question - both tightly connected to the same event and to each other:
One on hand, it seems that the Shrike's ability to teleport in space-time continuum was ineffective against…
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Inconsistency in cruciform resurrection in Hyperion?
In Dan Simmons' Hyperion, Father Paul Duré is reported to be continually crucified on a 'Tesla tree' and then resurrected by the cruciform implanted on him over a period of seven years, until Father Lenar Hoyt breaks the cycle and rescues…
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Is the ending of the Priest's tale consistent with the rest of the story?
I'm part way through Dan Simmons' Hyperion; please no spoilers for the rest of the book, if possible (wording, etc).
I've just read through the Priest's tale and the ending seemed inconsistent with the rest of the "tale" in several ways.
1. Why…
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