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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked a Sci Fi story that built on human development more than other tech.
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yes, if you're not sure, I can confirm it's a good idea to read the whole trilogy. Dune is a fantastic book and has aged quite well for sci-fi. Many years ago I read the first book when English was still a bit of a challenge for me and loved it despite its complexity. Now I can appreciate the added value of the other two parts.
They answer the question of what happens after the hero wins and becomes the ruler. We rarely get more than an implied 'and they lived happily ever after'. Dune Messiah and Children of Dune pick up where Dune ended and describe the murkiness of trying to rule justly and do right by everyone. And, as the best sci-fi does, the books make you think about our own society in the here and now.
For full disclosure, I do think the second book is a bit less engaging, as it is not as fast-paced (and they're not all that quick to begin with), but I still finished the trilogy in record time.
Immerse yourself and enjoy, I'm off to see the 2021 movie!
They answer the question of what happens after the hero wins and becomes the ruler. We rarely get more than an implied 'and they lived happily ever after'. Dune Messiah and Children of Dune pick up where Dune ended and describe the murkiness of trying to rule justly and do right by everyone. And, as the best sci-fi does, the books make you think about our own society in the here and now.
For full disclosure, I do think the second book is a bit less engaging, as it is not as fast-paced (and they're not all that quick to begin with), but I still finished the trilogy in record time.
Immerse yourself and enjoy, I'm off to see the 2021 movie!
4/5
joo huhhuh olipahan työmaa XDDD mutta ihan jees! välillä tosi hämmentävä ja tohon pitää keskittyä ihan täysillä että pysyy perässä. mutta upea maailma, ja teemat tulee paljon selkeemmin esiin kuin elokuvissa. luen ihan mielellää ainaki seuraavat kaks jatko-osaa :]
joo huhhuh olipahan työmaa XDDD mutta ihan jees! välillä tosi hämmentävä ja tohon pitää keskittyä ihan täysillä että pysyy perässä. mutta upea maailma, ja teemat tulee paljon selkeemmin esiin kuin elokuvissa. luen ihan mielellää ainaki seuraavat kaks jatko-osaa :]
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first book is by far the strongest. It’s a clear coming-of-age story that follows Paul. It’s not overly complicated and even though politics are already woven into the narrative, it remains digestible. There’s a good balance between the sci-fi elements and a comprehensible and entertaining storyline. I would give book one a solid 5 ⭐️ on its own.
Book two becomes a bit more technical. The sci-fi aspects are explored in more depth. Some events require more thought, but even if you miss a detail here and there, you can still follow the overall story. I found some of the reasons why certain characters suddenly disliked each other a bit vague, but the pacing was still decent enough to keep the story moving. I’d give this book 4 ⭐️. But…
Then you get to book three. There’s a time jump, which makes it feel like you’ve missed key developments. By this point, I had accepted that the Bene Gesserit are strange women with a breeding kink. And that Alia is addicted to drugs — more so than everyone else — which makes her an abomination and, technically, the villain. The twins are their own people, but also carry other personas within them. And I don’t understand the Golden Path at all. Thankfully, someone on Reddit confirmed for me that it’s not really explained anyway. All in all, this was the most confusing book, and it felt like a spice-induced fever dream. The pacing also felt pretty slow, so I’d give it 3.25 ⭐️.
Altogether, this brings me to an overall rating of 4 ⭐️. A good trilogy — as long as you know what you’re getting into.
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was a good read, loved messiah the most out of all of them
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes