Endymion

by Dan Simmons

English language

ISBN:: 978-0-307-78191-8

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(131 reviews)

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Pretty Greene Leaves 🌿 reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Some interesting world building, but a huge let down

1 star

Content warning Sexualization a child, Some spoilers

I think the paternal/older brother relationship between Endymion and Aenea is quite sweet. If only the author didn't decide to then indicate that lovely dynamic would become a twisted sexual fantasy, I might rate this book with 3 or more stars. Sadly, that isn't what happened (and the next book offers only stronger condemnation of this choice).

I enjoy the Odyssian adventure along the river, through the different worlds, and I enjoy the sci-fi Catholic church that Simmons imagines. However, some cracks in the world building are beginning to show, and the big picture questions so eloquently posed by Hyperion, all they world building that was left vague and mysterious, are increasingly looking like they were better left that way.

Nick Barlow reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Fascinating universe, dull plot

2 stars

Content warning Some plot stuff, sexualisation of a minor

This starts with cresting an interesting universe, where the future the characters of the first part of the series has been twisted into a new malevolence. Like the Hegemony, we're shown gradually how monstrous (and corrupt at its heart) the Pax is, but the problem is the main plot is dull. Even with two strands going on, each becomes repetitive as everyone looks for someone to explain the bigger plot to them, until eventually something gets dropped in to set up a conclusion. And a final star knocked off for the really rather skeevy way Aenea's depicted, especially the whole "eleven year old girl telling a twenty seven year old man they're going to be lovers in the future" thing.

bookafnd reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

catholics in space

5 stars

I read Hyperion and the Fall of Hyperion a few years ago, and was a bit worried that I'd need to have them fresh in my mind going into this one. The events of the previous books are referenced quite a bit, but this book also takes place around 200 years later, so it sort of makes sense for me to only remember the original story in broad strokes.

It has the quality of, appropriately, epic poetry, due to its complicated setting, and very deliberate story beats (which also make it feel a bit like a fairy tale). If I have a criticism of the writing technically it's that sometimes the description felt overly detailed (I do prefer this to books which don't explain what's happening enough).

There's some stuff which felt Questionable. I think I want to read the next (and final) book before making up my mind …

There's some stuff which felt Questionable. I think I want to read the next (and final) book before making up my mind on how I feel about that, though. Overall I had a good time reading it.

drizzy reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Review of 'Endymion' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Quite different read from the Hyperion saga itself. Not quite as complex, but still fun action read written from two alternative perspectives - the hunter and the hunted.

What happens when an empire spanning many worlds collapses one day to the next? What or who will fill the void? And what would they do to keep their newfound power?

We follow a group of 3 new pilgrims as they are being chased from world to world by a priest/soldier intent on capturing one of them. And they get into enough trouble as-is even without someone on their heels. Their survival is more due to luck than skills or right choices. How long will their luck hold? And will it help when it comes to mindless killing machines?

Guess we’ll see…

Kattas reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Review of 'Endymion' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I had mixed feelings as I went through this book. Parts were gripping, but now and then I would hit a patch that just didn't do anything for me.

Konstantinos Kavourakis reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Review of 'Endymion' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Excellent sequel to the first 2 Hyperion books, taking place years on the future, continuing the Cantos. New characters, familiar places, plenty of action.

okenwillow reviewed Endymion, tome 1 by Dan Simmons

Review of 'Endymion, tome 1' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Mon billet pour la série dans son ensemble est à lire ici : http://www.myinnershelf.com/livres/les-cantos-dhyperion
Merci :)

Zéro Janvier reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Review of 'Endymion' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Le troisième opus d'une oeuvre magnifique, la saga Hyperion / Endymion. Un très grand souvenir.

Bob Irving reviewed Endymion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

Review of 'Endymion' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I'm surprised to see reviews here saying that this is inferior to the first 2 books in the series. I normally dislike sequels that pick up hundreds of years later with new characters, but this one grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go. I particularly liked the post-Fall scenario of less technology and the rebirth of the Church as the dominant religious and political force.

My only complaint is that my local Barnes and Noble doesn't have book 4. Oh no!