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thejennarose's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
professorchickpea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
evealyn's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
l_andrews3's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
imdrinkindunkin's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Another epic tale set in the DUNE universe, this story continues the rise and beginnings of many crucial characters including Jessica, Kynes, Duncan, and Leto.
The story follows many different plotlines that ultimately serve to set the stage for the Dune. I found all of them to be unique, and even if the characters never crossed paths, each plot was interconnected with another. The Imperium continued to expand and opened up new worlds full of danger, betrayal, and tension.
The characters all fit their archetypes and many were complex when faced with tragedy and struggle. I found Jessica, Duncan, and the Vernius children to be the most complicated. This book also explored how the Beast earned his name, a plot that was a roller coaster of struggle and power.
Like the previous books in the series, much of the enjoyment here comes from the world-building. Everything is so intricate and immersive, the politics and plots truly intense. There are consequences and repercussions, most of which are driven by a characters need for power or survival.
I'm enjoying this series more and more, excited to see what comes next from this compelling universe.
The story follows many different plotlines that ultimately serve to set the stage for the Dune. I found all of them to be unique, and even if the characters never crossed paths, each plot was interconnected with another. The Imperium continued to expand and opened up new worlds full of danger, betrayal, and tension.
The characters all fit their archetypes and many were complex when faced with tragedy and struggle. I found Jessica, Duncan, and the Vernius children to be the most complicated. This book also explored how the Beast earned his name, a plot that was a roller coaster of struggle and power.
Like the previous books in the series, much of the enjoyment here comes from the world-building. Everything is so intricate and immersive, the politics and plots truly intense. There are consequences and repercussions, most of which are driven by a characters need for power or survival.
I'm enjoying this series more and more, excited to see what comes next from this compelling universe.
jimmacsyr's review
4.0
I enjoyed the connections and storylines made in this book. Very enjoyable. Hard for me to put down once I got half way through.
hendrix67's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
literary__escapism's review
5.0
The House Trilogy is my favorite of all of the extended duniverse trilogies. It was the first one that I read and it has continually became a firm favorite for re-reads. Mainly because it is leading right up to the book that makes this series so popular - Dune.
In House Harkonnen we see the Baron, with his protigy Rabban, making plots within plots to squeeze every grain of spice out of Arrakis and to bring about House Atreides downfall. We see Kailea and Rhombur Vernius trying to ressurect their exiled house. Meanwhile Leto Atreides is trying to set up the right political marriage, while still keeping the affairs of Caladan in tact. And as always the Fremen and the Bene Gesserit are awaiting the messiah - the one that will be transform Dune as we know it.
I love the plots within plots, the colorful character and the epicness that this book encompasses. Every time I re-read this book (this was my fourth re-read) I fall in love with it all over again. It is epic, it is amazing and it is a must read for scifi fans.
If you haven't picked up this series, I highly recommend you do. Fantastic reading!
In House Harkonnen we see the Baron, with his protigy Rabban, making plots within plots to squeeze every grain of spice out of Arrakis and to bring about House Atreides downfall. We see Kailea and Rhombur Vernius trying to ressurect their exiled house. Meanwhile Leto Atreides is trying to set up the right political marriage, while still keeping the affairs of Caladan in tact. And as always the Fremen and the Bene Gesserit are awaiting the messiah - the one that will be transform Dune as we know it.
I love the plots within plots, the colorful character and the epicness that this book encompasses. Every time I re-read this book (this was my fourth re-read) I fall in love with it all over again. It is epic, it is amazing and it is a must read for scifi fans.
If you haven't picked up this series, I highly recommend you do. Fantastic reading!