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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Listening to this inebriated made it make a lot more sense. The concepts at play are still incredibly cerebral and thought provoking but the scene to scene character interactions leave a lot to be desired. Also, strangely horny? *insert 'would you love me as a worm joke' here*
Not an easy read but definitely a thought provoking one.
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Not much going on here. Conversations. Internal thoughts. No character development for a nearly eternal being that's just annoying rather than sympathetic. I gave up probably halfway through.
Where as the first book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, the Dune saga as it progresses is not easy. You either hate it or love it.
I am, fortunately, the latter.
Leto II is now the God Emperor, laying out the Golden Path for the survival of the human kind. The book itself is just a lot about Leto going through his philosophy and pondering from the last three thousand years. If you’re into political musings, then you are in for a treat. Herbert makes very insightful remarks about the nature of bureacracy and the ruling class. If you don’t, you might get bored.
Well, except Duncan Idaho is back, for ever and ever, and he is not particularly fond of it.
I loved both of these themes. Duncan was such an interesting character who got killed way too early, si it was nice getting to know him. Hayt jusr didn’t really cut it.
There are onky two gripes I would have about this book. First is that there was so much talk about this Siona but we really only got to know her in the last hundred pages or so.
Second is that Herbert makes so many presumptions about the ”human nature” as evil and easily corruptible, that it is a bit boring. This isn’t really supported by any evidence. But well, I think we can give it a pass as this is fiction anyway…
Oh - and the Worm has a GF….
I am, fortunately, the latter.
Leto II is now the God Emperor, laying out the Golden Path for the survival of the human kind. The book itself is just a lot about Leto going through his philosophy and pondering from the last three thousand years. If you’re into political musings, then you are in for a treat. Herbert makes very insightful remarks about the nature of bureacracy and the ruling class. If you don’t, you might get bored.
Well, except Duncan Idaho is back, for ever and ever, and he is not particularly fond of it.
I loved both of these themes. Duncan was such an interesting character who got killed way too early, si it was nice getting to know him. Hayt jusr didn’t really cut it.
There are onky two gripes I would have about this book. First is that there was so much talk about this Siona but we really only got to know her in the last hundred pages or so.
Second is that Herbert makes so many presumptions about the ”human nature” as evil and easily corruptible, that it is a bit boring. This isn’t really supported by any evidence. But well, I think we can give it a pass as this is fiction anyway…
Oh - and the Worm has a GF….
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
would love to see leto on screen it would give me a good laugh
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely one of the easier reads so far of the Dune series. Doesn’t hit nearly as hard as the original, but was interesting enough to keep me well hooked. Leto II is a little confusing to really understand but I appreciated seeing his point of view. I appreciated seeing almost everyone’s point of view.
Maybe my favorite Dune book so far. This book four of the Dune saga has a slightly different writing style which I enjoyed. It was more character driven. I didn’t fully sympathize with any one character, but their actions and motivations were interesting to follow.
There’s a lot of philosophy in here. One passage I found relevant for today is early in the book, where Leto explains that “police are inevitably corrupted”. Some might tire of the “god’s” ramblings, but I found them to be an interesting insight into the character.
Overall this book was a surprisingly thought provoking look at religion and politics.
There’s a lot of philosophy in here. One passage I found relevant for today is early in the book, where Leto explains that “police are inevitably corrupted”. Some might tire of the “god’s” ramblings, but I found them to be an interesting insight into the character.
Overall this book was a surprisingly thought provoking look at religion and politics.
I liked the fourth Dune installment more than the third but it still lacked some of the originality, suspense, and depth of the first. I was a little skeptical at first but the book grew on me very quickly.
The book takes place about 3000 years after Children of Dune. Leto II, who has inherited the empire from his father, has sacrificed all of his humanity in order to save humanity from war, corruption, and vice. Herbert explores not only the worst sides of humanity but also the necessary role of government and religion in pacifying those worst sides of humanity. That might not be a popular perspective but I think there is some truth to it. Ultimately, Leto knew the limits of his power and took steps to lead to the end of his rule, passing on the burden to a new generation of rulers.
The book takes place about 3000 years after Children of Dune. Leto II, who has inherited the empire from his father, has sacrificed all of his humanity in order to save humanity from war, corruption, and vice. Herbert explores not only the worst sides of humanity but also the necessary role of government and religion in pacifying those worst sides of humanity. That might not be a popular perspective but I think there is some truth to it. Ultimately, Leto knew the limits of his power and took steps to lead to the end of his rule, passing on the burden to a new generation of rulers.