We’ll done space opera. Hard to put it down. Loved the individual personal stories leading up to he reason for their pilgrimage.

sci-fi book of all time. This and the 2nd Cantos. I’ve read both several times and they still hold my interest. Dan Simmons knows how to tell a story. Love the multiple world buildings. Ps…where is the fantastic cover art that graces Cantos 2,3 and 4 have?

The very, very beginning didn’t grab me but once the first tale started it was hard to put down and each unique tale thereafter weaving things together makes for a simply outstanding read. On to the next in the series!

One of the best introductions to the classic “space opera” genre there is. And one of the best sci-fi stories in existence.

This is truly one of the most remarkable, well-written books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I can’t recommend it enough!

The structure of the book was hard to follow at first but after getting through the Priest’s tale I was hooked

World building- epic Action- epic Writing- epic Story telling - epic Thought provoking- epic Top 5 sci-fi I have ever read

Deliciously described tale; a great adventure begins! Loved it.

Simply amazing

Great read