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When I first read Hyperion by Dan Simmons I really meant to follow the series to its end. Recenly I discovered that I had not when I found Endymion and yes, I've returned to read it all.
The characters I followed with so much interest in this book are Raul Endymion, Aenea, and, of course, the Shrike. The Pax, a conservatively religious government, is seeking to convert Aenea who is believed to be a threat to their government. This is her tale as she races across the universe with Raul Endymion, and a blue-skinned android named A. Bettik. Raul, scheduled for execution, is rescued by Aenea's uncle and charged with rescuing and saving this young girl.
It, of course, the frightening and horrific Shrike who comes to their rescue again and again. Their adventures are coupled with dangerous encounters with representatives of the Pax and environments that are challenges ranging from hot, dry worlds to those made of ice with their fearful inhabitants. As the tale progresses the goal of the Pax is to eliminate Aenea and those traveling with her. Will they succeed? One needs to read on to discover the answer to this question.
This is an outstanding science fiction series and I'm so happy to return to it.. Wonderful tales can be found in many genres and I glory in reading them, one by one. If one loves science fiction as I do, discover the amazingly creative writing of Dan Simmons and the Hyperion as the story unfolds.
The characters I followed with so much interest in this book are Raul Endymion, Aenea, and, of course, the Shrike. The Pax, a conservatively religious government, is seeking to convert Aenea who is believed to be a threat to their government. This is her tale as she races across the universe with Raul Endymion, and a blue-skinned android named A. Bettik. Raul, scheduled for execution, is rescued by Aenea's uncle and charged with rescuing and saving this young girl.
It, of course, the frightening and horrific Shrike who comes to their rescue again and again. Their adventures are coupled with dangerous encounters with representatives of the Pax and environments that are challenges ranging from hot, dry worlds to those made of ice with their fearful inhabitants. As the tale progresses the goal of the Pax is to eliminate Aenea and those traveling with her. Will they succeed? One needs to read on to discover the answer to this question.
This is an outstanding science fiction series and I'm so happy to return to it.. Wonderful tales can be found in many genres and I glory in reading them, one by one. If one loves science fiction as I do, discover the amazingly creative writing of Dan Simmons and the Hyperion as the story unfolds.
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