Publication Date: May 1989
Blurb:
On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, there waits the creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope—and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands.
What To Expect:
Hyperion is the first book in the adult science fiction space opera series Hyperion Cantos. You can expect a dangerous journey and a series of stories within the main story, reminiscent of The Canterbury Tales.
Content Warnings:
Language: Heavy – Frequent use of strong swearing including religious exclamations
Sexual Content: Open door – Two open door scenes with explicit descriptions; multiple fade to black scenes; nudity; crude language; mentions of pedophilia
Violence: Heavy – Graphic and gory descriptions of war, death, and injuries; mentions of suicide
Substance Use: Moderate – Characters drink alcohol often and sometimes get drunk; drugs are mentioned and used in a few scenes
Prejudices: Mild – Racism
Religious Themes: Religious themes present throughout, with Jewish, Catholic, and Islamic POV characters. Other fictional religions are also present and play a role in the plot
Other Topics: Heavy – Child illness
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