Taking a break from Pratchett to read Hyperion. Really enjoying the slow build-up of atmosphere and circling into the central mystery. Noted some good writing tricks I haven’t seen used before.
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My brother from another mother ... I read Hyperion last week! Agree on writing techniques, although veers towards conceits at times. Well worth your time.
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The use of a 2-deep frame story structure feels weird but fun since I associate it with stuff like the Arabian Nights
It’s supposed to be a sci-fi Canterbury Tales I think. The second book in the series is worth reading too. 3&4 devolve to uninteresting sci-fi
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