Damn. Hyperion is like peak sci-fi. In my mind, I think of it as the LOTR of sci-fi, so this is like Tolkien dying, to put it into perspective. Some damn good books.

[–] PhobosAnomaly@feddit.uk 6 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

I read it based on John Romero's declaration that it was his favourite.l book.

I didn't really care much for the stories, but the worldbuilding was absolutely stunning.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 3 points 2 hours ago

Lol, same, I feel the stories are absolutely fine, but the worldbuilding is what makes it one of the best books imho.

[–] themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (3 children)

I never read his books, but Hyperion is on my list. Is it that good? I see more people talking about Dune.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 1 points 22 minutes ago

I didn't really enjoy the Hyperion books all that much myself.

I enjoyed Dune much more, if you're talking about the first book. However, as for the series...Dune is one of those series where I really enjoyed the first book and then felt that each successive book was less-good than the previous one. YMMV.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 7 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

It's really good, it makes the world(s) feel alive and not like an opera.

[–] Kirk@startrek.website 4 points 2 hours ago

I think it feels alive AND like an Opera. So good.

[–] SorteKanin@feddit.dk 2 points 2 hours ago

I tried Dune and I just found it sooooo boring. It's more political and squarely in the space opera genre, which hyperion is not.