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muffinunchained's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and War
sir_willyam's review against another edition
After 5 great books of fun, philosophical Sci-Fi, I began getting turned off to Frank Herbert’s storytelling because of his heavy use of sex as a plot-device in Heretics of Dune. In this book, the same plot devices are evident, and the inclusion of a fossilized society of practicing Jews based in anti-Semitic stereotypes really soured the fun, thoughtful adventure I was having with the series. I’m reluctant to DNF, but with no conclusion by the first author himself, I’d rather stop at a point where I still appreciate what I’ve read.
Moderate: Antisemitism, War, Sexual content, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
dannilmp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
And we finally reach the end. This series has been a long one for me this year, or at least it certainly felt like it took most of the year to read them. I found the ending of the book to be satisfying in a way, especially as it wasn't such a clear cut ending. It seems this world will always need Melange and therefore will always need Dune itself.
Being able to see the end finally made me see that pushing through the books I didn't like was worth it. Personally God Emperor of Dune was my least favourite book as I just couldn't get by Leto II's character at all. Either Chapterhouse: Dune or Dune would have been my favoruite books. I actually felt sad at certain characters deaths in this book compared to the first one as well.
I am glad its over now and I don't think I'll be pursuing a re-read any time soon. But I would advise at least giving Dune a read and if you've made it this far, well done and I hope you didn't find the journey too tiring.
Being able to see the end finally made me see that pushing through the books I didn't like was worth it. Personally God Emperor of Dune was my least favourite book as I just couldn't get by Leto II's character at all. Either Chapterhouse: Dune or Dune would have been my favoruite books. I actually felt sad at certain characters deaths in this book compared to the first one as well.
I am glad its over now and I don't think I'll be pursuing a re-read any time soon. But I would advise at least giving Dune a read and if you've made it this far, well done and I hope you didn't find the journey too tiring.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: War and Death
penny_dlc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
thank god im done with dune
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
carrionkid's review against another edition
2.5
Overall this installment had a compelling plot and I liked how it brought all the threads of the series together and resolved them in a satisfying way. However, I was not a fan of the fact there's a graphic rape scene of a child nor the fact Frank Herbert decided to make literal, actual antisemitism be a plot point. I feel like the negative aspects outweigh the positive aspects, hence my rating.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Slavery, Torture, and War
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