Paperback, 283 pages
English language
Published July 7, 2020 by Ace.
Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known—and feared—as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne—and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence.
And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty…
Definitely a good follow-up to Dune. I appreciate that Usul remained a Fremen and hope to see him in Children of Dune.
This was perfectly fine. It wasn't bad, but it felt kind of light compared to the first book... Also maybe Herbert got a little too far up his own ass? I dunno. It was still a good audiobook for our return trip. We're planning on doing Book #3 on our Christmas travels (since that is the next time we expect to be on long road trips)..
This was perfectly fine. It wasn't bad, but it felt kind of light compared to the first book... Also maybe Herbert got a little too far up his own ass? I dunno. It was still a good audiobook for our return trip. We're planning on doing Book #3 on our Christmas travels (since that is the next time we expect to be on long road trips)..
I really loved the first Dune book, so why not read another? :)
In the Intro of Dune Messiah the son of the writer already warns that this book is not like the first. It's more a bridge to get to the third book.
I happily crossed that bridge although it was a bit long and not every part of the bridge was as interesting it was still a fun crossing.
“I told him that to endure oneself may be the hardest task in the universe.”
I really loved the first Dune book, so why not read another? :)
In the Intro of Dune Messiah the son of the writer already warns that this book is not like the first. It's more a bridge to get to the third book.
I happily crossed that bridge although it was a bit long and not every part of the bridge was as interesting it was still a fun crossing.
“I told him that to endure oneself may be the hardest task in the universe.”
After reading Dune, I immediately continued with this book. I liked the universe and hoped this book would be better than some reviewers said. Sadly, it wasn't. It's too political for me, and some new elements like the gholas I didn't like at all.
I still like most of the universe though, so I haven't decided whether I will give the third book a chance (I bought the trilogy).
After reading Dune, I immediately continued with this book. I liked the universe and hoped this book would be better than some reviewers said. Sadly, it wasn't. It's too political for me, and some new elements like the gholas I didn't like at all.
I still like most of the universe though, so I haven't decided whether I will give the third book a chance (I bought the trilogy).
I kept oscillating between 3 and 4 stars on this book. Some of it is fantastic, and the departure from book #1’s action/adventure towards a cerebral political dialogue is welcome. I really enjoyed Paul’s ending with him walking out into the desert, and I think the Tleilaxu are a good word building counterweight to the Bene Gesserit. There were also some great twists and turns throughout, though I’m gonna miss that dwarf/gnome guy—he had a fascinating voice.
My biggest problem with this book is probably Alia’s development. There were some great moments, but coming off of the end of book #1 and her super duper mega awesome epic takedown of Baron Harkonnen, her arc didn’t really do it for me. I really wanted her to be a badass, and she is that a lot of the time, but Herbert never really treats her like one. (Also, what is up with …
I kept oscillating between 3 and 4 stars on this book. Some of it is fantastic, and the departure from book #1’s action/adventure towards a cerebral political dialogue is welcome. I really enjoyed Paul’s ending with him walking out into the desert, and I think the Tleilaxu are a good word building counterweight to the Bene Gesserit. There were also some great twists and turns throughout, though I’m gonna miss that dwarf/gnome guy—he had a fascinating voice.
My biggest problem with this book is probably Alia’s development. There were some great moments, but coming off of the end of book #1 and her super duper mega awesome epic takedown of Baron Harkonnen, her arc didn’t really do it for me. I really wanted her to be a badass, and she is that a lot of the time, but Herbert never really treats her like one. (Also, what is up with this “abomination bs?!” I don’t get it).
It would also be nice if Lady Jessica had showed up in this book, but maybe that will happen later in the series. Additionally, Princess Irulan was underused and somewhat underdeveloped, and she dropped the Tleilaxu/Bene Gesserit plot REALLY quickly. I hope she plays a larger role in future books.
Overall, book #2 developed the characters more, and really upped Herbert’s politics and philosophy game, which I, for one, appreciate. In conclusion, this book, like truth, suffers from too much analysis, and I’ve got 4 more of these to read, so I gotta go.
