Last updated: September 8, 2024 at 03:58 AM
Summary of Reddit Comments: Bell Canto Books
Hyperion Cantos
- Hyperion: Considered one of the best books ever read, unique, brilliant world-building, and a masterpiece.
- Fall of Hyperion: Generally well-received but not as unique as the first book.
- Endymion / Rise of Endymion: Views vary; some found them satisfactory, others thought they lacked compared to the first two books.
- Mixed opinions on the sequels: Some appreciated the action, others found them weak compared to the first book.
- Recommendations: Some suggest Peter F. Hamilton's Commonwealth Saga, Void Trilogy, Stephen R. Donaldson's Gap series, and Gene Wolfe's Book Of The New Sun as worthy reads similar to Hyperion Cantos.
Garcia, Rossini, Vaccai, and Melba
- Voice Training: Suggestions of exercises by Richard Miller and Frisell, but noted that they are not considered bel canto.
Other Discussions
- Discussions around potential plot developments in literary works like Don Quixote, with some speculation on character fates and interactions.
- Speculation on whether certain characters will distort, with varying viewpoints on timing and narrative development.
- Mixed opinions on sequels to iconic books, some like them while others found them disappointing.
- Recommendations for future reading material in the fantasy and sci-fi genres, including titles by famous authors and series suggestions.