Should You Read THE HYPERION CANTOS?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this spoiler-free video I answer some common questions about the Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons and let you know which readers I think might enjoy it!
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Series Overview
01:47 - Hyperion
02:51 - The Fall of Hyperion
03:34 - Endymion
04:43 - The Rise of Endymion
05:33 - Who Should Read It?
07:25 - Series Ranking
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For Hyperion I accidentally said 4 instead of 7 pilgrims. That would be a shorter, less epic book!
Another great vid. I have found that not only is Hyperion beloved by sci fi readers.. but a lot of folks have talked about how it shook them. That it was so intense, it weighed heavy in their mind after completing the series.
Thanks Joshy! I agree that this series can stick with you. I think about it often, especially the concept of The Void Which Binds.
I totally agree (well, except for how you ranked the books at the end). All four books in the Hyperion Cantos are terrific, yet very different from one another. Simmons is incredibly versatile as a writer and has written some of my favorite books in multiple genres (including SF, horror, and pulpy crime fiction).
I believe you when you say Simmons is a versatile writer. I’m looking forward to reading Ilium and Olympos next!
@@WordsinTime I have a feeling you’re really going to like the Ilium duology. It’s fantastic, blending elements of imaginative science fiction, Homer’s epic poems, Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and Marcel Proust. It’s not quite as deep or as satisfying as Hyperion Cantos, but it comes closer than most, in my opinion. Enjoy!
@@thelibraryladder That sounds pretty awesome to me! I think it’s on my schedule for late 2022 or early 2023 but you’re making me want to read it sooner haha
I just finished the fall of Hyperion last night and WOW!! One of the best stories I’ve ever read! I’m now obsessed and this world has grabbed me like few others have. Simmons’ world building and characters are so great and full of life. I felt like I was there in the story. I just need people to talk to who’ve read it now haha. Aaaaand I agree, that fight with Colonel Khasad and the Shrike, was sooo cool!! The images in my head of him slipping through time while decimating enemy forces was friggin awesome!
I’m glad you also loved The Fall of Hyperion! I hope you enjoy the Endymion duology!
I find myself rereading this series every few yrs. Classic. ❤️
That’s amazing! I look forward to re-reading it myself!
Same.
The first duology is my second favorite sci-fi of all time. I’m excited to see what Endymion brings to the table.
That’s awesome Chas! It’s different but I think you will enjoy it as well!
Some of the greatest modern sci-fi, all 4 books are a must, the series is a masterpiece.
Agreed! Some people only love the first book, but I love all 4!
Looking forward to finally meeting The Shrike and his pals next Spring and Summer. Thanks for the overview.
Haha Shrike and pals is one way to put it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Great review, and like you I love these books too. I fondly recall reading them and deliberately taking my time because I didn't want the fun to end.
That’s awesome Jack! I’m glad you enjoyed them as much as I did! I look forward to re-reading them one day!
Great review! I didn’t realize this series was two sets of duologies. I have heard some negative reviews for The Fall of Hyperion, but I will give it a chance if I end up loving Hyperion. It helps knowing it does take on a different structure and character focus, and good to know that you loved it!
Thanks Johanna! Yes, I’ve seen mixed reactions to The Fall of Hyperion as it might not be what some people were expecting after Hyperion but personally I loved it! I hope you do too!
A resounding yes. The entire Cantos was one of the best things I read last year.
Love it! I completely agree Patrick!
Yo i think the algorithm picked your video because i never watch content like this but i got ur vid in my feed, liked and subbed
Haha well thank you to the algorithm and thank you to you for watching and subscribing. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This has been on my TBR for awhile. Thanks for the video!
I’m glad it was helpful! Let me know your thoughts when you get to it on your TBR!
@@WordsinTime will do! I read The Terror awhile back and was extremely impressed with Simmons as an author.
@@RedFuryBooks I’ve heard good things about The Terror. I’m also looking forward to reading Ilium and Olympus!
@@WordsinTime both of those are on the TBR as well!
Excellent! thank you for the recommendation, I am reading Hyperion at the moment but I wanted to know what to expect from the other three books
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy!
One of my top 3 of all time! And that's saying a lot, because I average 100-150 books read per year. Everybody online seemed to hate books 2-4; however, Endymion was actually my favorite of the cantos. Great recap!
Awesome! That’s an impressive amount of reading. I’m glad you enjoyed the series as much as I did. I agree that Endymion is a bit underrated!
this is by far my favorite book series characters are so wel flashed out with well defined personalitys the world building is amazing and the fact that so many genre's are incorperated makes it a must read for everyone!
I’m so glad you connected with it!
I am reading the first book next month for a “Trying 3 Popular Sci-Fi Authors” vlog! I can’t wait!
Awesome, I hope you enjoy it! If you are like me you will be compelled to read the second!
I have way too many books on my TBR right now to be watching this video… but here I am.
Haha this is a very relatable comment
Wow, your ranking of the cantos is the same as mine. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this four part masterpiece.
Welcome to Team Fall haha. I’m glad you enjoyed it Jason!
@@WordsinTime loved the treatment of Kassad's character most of all, but the way that novel put the pedal to ALL the metals was mind-blowingly awesome.
Grabbed the four book bundle and looking forward to getting started with these probably in the new year. Do you recommend reading them straight through or placing some palette cleansers betwixt books (or maybe just between duologies)?
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! I would recommend reading the Hyperion duology together then maybe some palette cleansers before reading the Endymion duology together. But feel free to read them however you like!
I'm not qualified to comment on the whole Cantos, I dropped out half way through the second book after loving the first.
A reread is in the planning stages, all 4 books back to back, if books 3 and 4 are half as good as Hyperion I will be very happy.
The Fall of Hyperion is quite different but once I got used to the new structure I ended up loving it. I hope you enjoy the series on your re-read!
You might have single-handedly convinced me to read Fall of Hyperion
Awesome! It took me about 100 pages to get into it but then I loved it! Hope you do too!
Looking at it as two duology’s is a great suggestion.
Thanks Billy, I think the Endymion duology is great, it just might not be what some people might be expecting after Hyperion.
Don't forget the short story called Children of the Helix, which is a continuation of sorts
Thanks for the recommendation, I just ordered it!
I got the name mixed up, but it still works: "Orphans of the Helix" is a 46-page short story by Dan Simmons set in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe (one of three, the others being "Remembering Siri", a story which is also a chapter of Hyperion, and "The Death of a Centaur", which deals with an early and allegorical version of either The Fall of Hyperion or Endymion). It was first published in the anthology Far Horizons in 1999 (Goodreads)
Really hoping he gets to continue writing for that universe
@@akaidatenshi I just bought Worlds Enough & Time, which has 5 stories written by Dan Simmons. I’m looking forward to reading Orphans of the Helix!
@@WordsinTime I'll look for it, as well
Yes.
I'm obviously a huge fan. I don't even consider the books separately. Too me it's one story.
Short and sweet (and correct!)
Having read 'Hyperion' ( which had 'Hyperon' on the spine ) while in hospital, I found it intriguing and bought the next three books.
Overall, it's like other SF series.
A good read, interesting in how ancient tales still have resonance, but the next three added nothing but ( IMHO ) the author's snipes at historical characters and architects he doesn't like.
Bit of a shame.
First book: YES.
Others only if you really want to.
I found the rest worthwhile but they are different. I’m glad you enjoyed Hyperion while in hospital. Hope you’re better now!
How could anyone reccomend missing out on the Ousters?!?
Yes, I loved any chapter with the Ousters!
Hi Jonathan! I just started the Hyperion Cantos and was wondering if there was a definitive way to pronounce "Hyperion"?
I've heard it pronounced at least 4 different way 🙂
Is it PEER, PUR or PAIR?
ION or IAN?
Thanks. dave
Good question! I’ve only ever heard it as high peer ion. But my Australian accent might be throwing you off haha
@@WordsinTime TH-cam has a couple of pronunciation audios and both are Hy-pair-ian……. I guess it depends on what country you live in!
Yes, yes you should
Haha agreed!
Can anyone tell me about each of these books?
Hyperion
Lord of the rings
DUNE
Foundation.
I know most of you here are a fan of these and have read the series about several times. So what are the differences? Why would you recommend it?
Hyperion - Epic space opera with a mix of subgenres
Lord of the Rings - Classic genre defining fantasy
Dune - Sci-Fantasy defined by world building and themes
Foundation - Classic Sci-Fi that focuses on the ideas
I liked this series, but holy moly the main character in the Endymion duology was infuriatingly dense at times. 😄 Still a great story, but the character isn’t going on any of my lists of favourite characters…
Haha I agree. He’s a bit of an “Everyman” character, which is why I liked the group dynamic more than him as an individual.
Hii
Is this series easy to read?
Is it in simple english?
In terms of whether it is easy or difficult to read I would say it is about a 7 out of 10 in terms of difficulty. I wouldn't say it's the easiest to read, but I think if you have read other sci-fi before then I think you will be able to read Hyperion. I also remember that you are a teenager, and I should mention that there are some adult themes in Hyperion. If you are looking for books written for a younger audience you might want to come back to this one in a year or two.
@@WordsinTime oh thanks
I can't find any hardbacks or special editions on this series. Sad.
Yes, apparently they are incredibly rare/valuable!
I don't like scifi. hell, i don't like to read. I only came across this book because a friend mentioned it to me and the next day i found it in a little give one take one library. shit had me on the edge of my seat, the way things were described really had my imagination hooked!! i've since put it down but you've inspired me to pick it up again.
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to hear that it appealed to you even though you haven’t read much sci-fi. I agree that the descriptions painted a wonderful world. Let me know your thoughts after picking it back up!
So what you’re saying is Rise of Endymion is trash 😝. I just finished Fall of Hyperion today and I really enjoyed. Probably going to pick the Endymion duology next year
Haha no it’s still good, it’s just not what I was expecting. Instead of ramping up it slowed down, but it’s still a very thoughtful book. I think if you liked The Fall of Hyperion you will also enjoy Endymion.
@@WordsinTime haha only pulling your leg. Thanks Jonathan! Yeah I loved the ending it really came together and surpassed my expectations.
Short answer:
Yes
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Haha this is correct
Yes this series does not get nearly enough credit! People act like Hyperion is a stand-alone.
I agree! Hyperion gets the praise it deserves but I recommend the rest of the series too!
If the first book was a stand-alone, I think it would be MUCH better regarded.
The later books prevent any chance, IMHO.
Just me.... but.... human languages do not have the capacity to express how much I loathed Hyperion. Pointless, pretentious drivel of the most utter. For 20 years I read and loved scifi, have not touched one since the scarring this garbage caused. (Just one opinion)
That’s okay, not every book works for everyone. I hope you find others that you enjoy!
This is a wild comment! Thank goodness people have distinct opinions on literature! I personally like the first book so far but seeing true honesty in the comment section makes me grin. Now read berzerk by kentaru miura!!
why are these four books not already
famously good films....
miles more action than the drawn out
dune books....
Apparently Bradley Cooper’s production company owns the rights but who knows if they’ll ever actually get made.