Andrea’s August Pick - Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Plot: “The book describes the journey of a group of pilgrims to a labyrinthine world know as Hyperion, which they wish to have their greatest sin or problem resolved by an omnipotent being known as the Shrike.” Reasons for choosing: The setting was described as a “world that has lost its soul and is decaying by inches”. The dude on the cover is an artist’s representation of the Shrike. I don’t read nearly enough good science fiction.

Andrea’s August Pick - Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

Plot: “The book describes the journey of a group of pilgrims to a labyrinthine world know as Hyperion, which they wish to have their greatest sin or problem resolved by an omnipotent being known as the Shrike.”

Reasons for choosing:

  • The setting was described as a “world that has lost its soul and is decaying by inches”.
  • The dude on the cover is an artist’s representation of the Shrike.
  • I don’t read nearly enough good science fiction.