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Hyperion author Dan Simmons dies from stroke at 77 (arstechnica.com)
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[โ€“] 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.

[โ€“] 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.