What reading level is The Rise of Endymion?

The Rise of Endymion by Dan Simmons is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Rise of Endymion appropriate for?

The Rise of Endymion is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IP (Intense — Physical). Content flags: Violence, Dark Themes.

What genre is The Rise of Endymion?

The Rise of Endymion is fiction — Fiction. Part of the Hyperion Cantos series.

Does The Rise of Endymion have any content warnings?

The Rise of Endymion has a HootRating of 12IP (Intense — Physical). Content flags include: Violence, Dark Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Rise of Endymion?

The Rise of Endymion by Dan Simmons is 934 pages.

The Rise of Endymion

Dan Simmons

The Rise of Endymion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Simmons

Hyperion Cantos · Book 4

Reading Level 8 12IP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Raul Endymion is no ordinary hero—once a shepherd and convicted murderer, now the protector of a mysterious new messiah named Aenea. Together, they race against time to stop a terrifying Crusade that could enslave all humanity. But the real battle lies in uncovering the universe’s deepest secrets, with a deadly creature called the Shrike always lurking close behind.

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age Mystery

Quick Assessment

This science fiction novel, suitable for teens aged 13 and up, concludes an epic series with themes of heroism, sacrifice, and cosmic discovery. It contains intense action and complex ideas about existence and humanity's future, making it best suited for mature young readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories. Parents should note the presence of violence and some dark thematic elements.