If you mean Hyperion, it has a very different structure than most books (without spoiling much, think Canterbury Tales). But to me at least the main driving force were the many mysteries along the story.
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Goddamnit, I didn't know that... ok, now I feel sad that man gave me many entertaining hours I really needed when going through moments of distress irl. RIP my dude.
What are the rules for books that are only part 1 of a story? Would that mean next month book 2 would be automatically chosen? I can see Hyperion being read as a one and done, but if Illium had won, Olympus should be read immediately after so we get the whole proper story, no?
It really depends on the series, I suppose if we all really like the first of a series the second could be on the next poll so we can vote if we want to continue or move on.
I was hooked at the description of the tesla trees, that’s some of the coolest shit I’ve read about an alien planet and I’m loving all of it so far.
I enjoyed the fact the book is able to create such a complete picture of each character during it's length. Every single one of their stories still sticks in my mind today after having read it in highschool.
Genuinely, he is that good. There's a reason why I unconditionally simp for that man. He mixes the classical and scholarly with the almost weird fiction and new wave tier of creativity. If you get to Ilium and Olympos, and The Terror, you'll just get more of the kino.
Please come back after you finish his story. I've found his far more entertaining than the first two. Maybe because it gives us insight into the universe and the mystery of old earth and his societal commentary, but you are right. The man is a poet and as insufferable as anyone online nowadays claiming the title. He is, however, entertaining.