A lot of people didn't like the Kingkiller Chronicles because of the way it was written. But I really enjoyed it. One of the best books I've read in years. It was so good I had to take a break before reading the second one.
Also, I have been looking for a copy of Hyperion everywhere. I remember seeing it on my mother's shelf growing up and started to read it once, but never got past the first chapter. I misplaced it or something. Anywho, I really want to read it. Like super bad.