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The sequel was less-satisfying than its predecessor, but these days (and even those days; The Fall of Hyperion was written in 1990), that hardly surprises.
I borrowed the book for free from a friend, so I can’t complain about the cost. And I read it on the Muni, so I can’t complain about lost time.
(Spoilers ahead.)