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Finishing Hyperion, what next? (infosec.pub)

submitted 8 months ago by MagnumDovetails@lemmy.world to c/books@lemmy.world

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I read the first 3 Dune books after seeing the movie and hearing about the challenges of getting that story on the screen. Love the first 2, the ending of the 3rd was ok.

I’m 3/4ths through the 4th and final Hyperion books. Absolutely incredible, I’m disappointed knowing I’ll be done with it soon. I highly recommend it if you’re at all curious. The author does an excellent job sneaking deep references into the colorful narrative; Keats and Ancient Greek mythology among them. The characters are vivid, varied, and somehow all relatable.

When I was younger I liked Vonnegut, specifically Galapagos, cats cradle, and slaughter house 5. I recently read Philip K Dicks “do androids… electric sheep” and wasn’t a fan. I loved the film blade runner, but the book kind of trudged on for me with, what I felt was, a let down of an ending. Asimov’s foundation was ok, but it lacked action and the characters seemed thin; I do like the concept a lot, it was just missing something for me.

So what’s next? I read a few classics in school and wasn’t terribly moved by most of them. I’ve considered giving Philip K Dick another chance, and possibly exploring the Dune books not authored by Herbert. I’m not a big fan of fantasy- at least in the horse riding, sword wielding, magic and sorcery vein.

Thanks for any suggestions

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[–] LNRDrone@sopuli.xyz 32 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Maybe Iain M. Banks' Culture series, if you're not familiar with his work already. The books are generally standalobe stories, but there are some recurring side characters and references to earlier books. Consider Phlebas is the first one I think.

[–] lagoon8622@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

I'm just starting this series now. Looking forward to it

[–] RipLemmDotEE@lemmy.today 3 points 8 months ago

They are absolutely amazing books.

[–] jimmux@programming.dev 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've only read Consider Phlebas so far. If OP is looking for action then this is a good choice.

I don't usually read sci-fi for laser fights and starship chases, but it feels justified in this one.

[–] Badabinski@kbin.earth 4 points 8 months ago

If you liked the first book, you're going to absolutely LOVE the second one. It's so much better. I've been reading sci-fi for 25 years now and nothing has topped The Player of Games for me.

[–] Badabinski@kbin.earth 2 points 8 months ago

Honestly, I tell people to pass on Consider Phlebas a lot of the time. The first book is worth reading, but The Player of Games is a much better book and is a better introduction to the series.