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kam14505's review
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
stevensc4's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.25
fairyann's review against another edition
2.0
honestly, this was the worst book of the series so far for me. nothing was in place, the characters were confusing and all morally gray and i really find it hard to believe that bene gegerit are able to do ANYTHING just because,,, idk this one just wasnt for me.
danielcharlton's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
smorz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I think that this dune book so far does the best at describing what is happening to paint an image in your mind. What I don't love are the undertones of sexism that have always been present in the series but really bloom in this book.
itsyeboy's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nemegarcia's review against another edition
While i appreciate being able to stay in the Dune universe it was my least favorite book so far (maybe none will be able to match my enjoyment of the first three and i need to readjust expectations). I dont understand why the honored matres needed to emphasize their sexuality so much (i see how they were a twisting of the bene gesserit but idk). Too many characters to keep track of via audiobook. Mayhaps a physical reread will be better
bofstedal's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
youraveragedave's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
4.0
Another massive time jump, 1500 years after the events of God Emperor of Done. This apparently was the beginning to a new trilogy that Frank was unable to finish due to his death, and it feels like a set up book.
The scattering of humanity under Leto II has begun to return. Led by the mysterious Honored Matres with drug induced orange eyes (synthetic spice?).
The ghola Duncan Idaho is back (again) and he's better than ever. His training lead him back to his memories, kind of like the spice agony ritual. Also he turns into a sexual jujitsu master against the Honored Matre Murbella, which was pretty wild.
The Bene Gesserit trained military mentat Miles Teg is another great character. Seeing his mentat capabilities play out is fun.
Sheeana a fremen on Rakis can speak to the sandworms which freak the priest out. The Bene Gesserit get to her start her training. Should be interesting to see where this leads.
The Bene Gesserit and the Bene Tleilax have risen to be the power players in the universe. I think Frank Herbert is saying something about the coming together of the female and male to make whatever the Honored Matres are (or whenever is driving them back to the central planets).
There's a lot of sex and sexual energy in this book. Bring on Chapterhouse.
The scattering of humanity under Leto II has begun to return. Led by the mysterious Honored Matres with drug induced orange eyes (synthetic spice?).
The ghola Duncan Idaho is back (again) and he's better than ever. His training lead him back to his memories, kind of like the spice agony ritual. Also he turns into a sexual jujitsu master against the Honored Matre Murbella, which was pretty wild.
The Bene Gesserit trained military mentat Miles Teg is another great character. Seeing his mentat capabilities play out is fun.
Sheeana a fremen on Rakis can speak to the sandworms which freak the priest out. The Bene Gesserit get to her start her training. Should be interesting to see where this leads.
The Bene Gesserit and the Bene Tleilax have risen to be the power players in the universe. I think Frank Herbert is saying something about the coming together of the female and male to make whatever the Honored Matres are (or whenever is driving them back to the central planets).
There's a lot of sex and sexual energy in this book. Bring on Chapterhouse.
jasonlaw77's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0