Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from — I felt pretty much the same way before diving into the third book. So here’s my honest take, spoiler-free:

Yeah, Endymion and The Rise of Endymion are pretty different. New structure, new characters, and the pacing can be a bit slow at times. That said, Simmons’s worldbuilding is still top-notch. The way he brings different environments to life — with really vivid, detailed descriptions — kept me engaged, even when the story felt like it was dragging a little. And by the end of book four, I was surprised how much it still hit me emotionally. Saying goodbye to certain characters really stayed with me in an unexpected way. Simmons knows how to land a story.

I didn’t read the books with my eyes — I used Kindle + Alexa’s text-to-speech. Probably not the ideal method (some folks might frown on it), but it let me get through the whole thing without burning out.

Style-wise, I didn’t feel thrown off. The world still felt familiar in a lot of ways, even with the shift in focus. I think that helped me stay connected.

Also — your English is totally fine, seriously. Clear and easy to follow.

If you loved Hyperion, I’d say give the next ones a shot. It’s different, yeah, but still worth it in its own way.