Reviews

Children of Dune by Frank Herbert

theboyj's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

kikiwroro's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

arrakeencitizen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

5.0

holbeancoffeeld's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

mr_mamao's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

milart01020's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

lorenzosivilotti's review against another edition

5.0

A terrible and beautiful tapestry continues to unfold in ever-increasing philosophical, sociopolitical, and religious depth.
10/10

m3adrid's review against another edition

challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

dooliah's review against another edition

5.0

I needed to stop reading every once in a while and just contemplate what I was reading. Like it was so slow at first and then BAM, everything happens at once and I’m reading about Leto turning into a sand trout. That was nuts.

Honestly, I have an issue with the blatant appropriation of Islamic/arab culture throughout the series. But despite that, I really liked this book but I understand why it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

monzillareads's review against another edition

5.0

This one hit me in the brain and the feels, the best kind of sci fi. Especially recommend if you like a heavy dose of philosophical, religious, and political musings with your sci fi plot.