Hyperion

Captivating book that acts as a sort of sci-fi Canterbury Tales. Overall world building and scene-setting felt a bit stronger in the start of the book than it did in the last quarter (specifically during some of Brawne's story, but I'll leave it at that to avoid spoilers), but that doesn't detract too much from the overall enjoyment.

Would've been a 5/5 starred novel, but I felt that leaving the payoff for the true “ending” for book #2 was unfortunate. I'll still read book #2, but surely I won't be happy about it.