My opinion: Hyperion is a beautiful work of art. I was in awe reading it. You get your mind bent in different ways and it was glorious.
The Expanse is very good craftmanship. The authors took a lot of what is good about space opera and put it in this series and it is fun to read.
You should read both, but Hyperion first. (it also goes better with the epic experience of Lotr)
My opinion: Hyperion is a beautiful work of art. I was in awe reading it. You get your mind bent in different ways and it was glorious. The Expanse is very good craftmanship. The authors took a lot of what is good about space opera and put it in this series and it is fun to read. You should read both, but Hyperion first. (it also goes better with the epic experience of Lotr)