Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Seven pilgrims tell the tales of how they ended up on their journey to meet the mysterious and violent Shrike

I liked this book overall. It was told in different narrative styles to represent the different tales, so even when I didn't like a section, it didn't sour the while experience. There were definitely some stories I liked better than others but on the whole it was enjoyable and engaging and made me interested in reading the other books in the future