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kernalghostbear's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-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? Yes
4.0
fupatrooper's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A lot of the same issues I had with Children of Dune but 100 pages longer. God Emperor started off good and the concept was really interesting but it was just so repetitive and was missing the magic of the first two books that made them so good.
lepenkapa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
4.0
dawnzdrea's review against another edition
4.0
There are so many deep and philosophical moments throughout this book. As over the top and wild as this story may seem with a part worm / part human dictator, it’s throughly enjoyable. It touches on themes of feminism, homosexuality, war, free will, technology & more. I look forward to reading it again!
axlndra's review against another edition
5.0
So far the only book in the series that did not make me cry at some point.
It is much more about reflecting about religion and politics together than actual action.
Oh and once again there was Duncan. His resurfacing made me sceptical at first but, surprisingly, he did not disappoint (if you won't mention his homophobic attitude).
It is much more about reflecting about religion and politics together than actual action.
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Oh and once again there was Duncan. His resurfacing made me sceptical at first but, surprisingly, he did not disappoint (if you won't mention his homophobic attitude).
rissasreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.6 - I feel the saddest for Moneo and Duncan out of this book...... Both were constant victims of Leto and only one had the power to really be able to turn on him.
I really enjoyed this book and all the dialogue between the characters. This book is basically just Leto having conversations with people and barking at them and speaking in riddles to make people fear him. I really enjoyed the depiction of religion and religious figures in this one as well. Every other book did tackle religion but this book really shed a new light on religious leaders, the way they speak, and how their followers act. Leto truly became the ultimate tyrant, if you thought Paul was bad.... Wait until you meet his son!
One of my favorite parts in this was the way Leto constantly contradicted himself and proved that he wasn't as God like as he wanted everyone to think. The biggest example being him stating that had he still been a normal man he would've DEMANDED Hwi Noree to be his wife. Meanwhile, he only has women leading his army because of the ways male led armies cannot be trusted and fall into ruin. The main reason because of how men view r**e as a "reward" in their system.
But didn't he just perpetuate his own belief?? Exactly!! Just like every religious leader out there who tells you to do and be one thing while being the opposite.
I just think this book was missing more of Siona. I mean Leto knows that she hates him and has plots against him but we barely see her in this book. I also think the tone this book ends on with her and Duncan was so neat. It felt like she almost turned into Leto when she said "my journals" and the very last chapter was reminiscent of the belief that everyone is a descendant from Leto, but now it's Siona and Duncan.
I can't wait to pick up Heretics of Dune and see what's going on in that!
I really enjoyed this book and all the dialogue between the characters. This book is basically just Leto having conversations with people and barking at them and speaking in riddles to make people fear him. I really enjoyed the depiction of religion and religious figures in this one as well. Every other book did tackle religion but this book really shed a new light on religious leaders, the way they speak, and how their followers act. Leto truly became the ultimate tyrant, if you thought Paul was bad.... Wait until you meet his son!
One of my favorite parts in this was the way Leto constantly contradicted himself and proved that he wasn't as God like as he wanted everyone to think. The biggest example being him stating that had he still been a normal man he would've DEMANDED Hwi Noree to be his wife. Meanwhile, he only has women leading his army because of the ways male led armies cannot be trusted and fall into ruin. The main reason because of how men view r**e as a "reward" in their system.
But didn't he just perpetuate his own belief?? Exactly!! Just like every religious leader out there who tells you to do and be one thing while being the opposite.
I just think this book was missing more of Siona. I mean Leto knows that she hates him and has plots against him but we barely see her in this book. I also think the tone this book ends on with her and Duncan was so neat. It felt like she almost turned into Leto when she said "my journals" and the very last chapter was reminiscent of the belief that everyone is a descendant from Leto, but now it's Siona and Duncan.
I can't wait to pick up Heretics of Dune and see what's going on in that!
tarrowood's review against another edition
4.0
This one was a switch up from the first 3 books. A lot more philosophical. There’s some parts with characters that I just didn’t quite get for awhile, but Herbert mostly tied those things together.
Final: 3.5
Final: 3.5
rickyribas's review against another edition
4.25
A long, engaging build up to a wild ending. Lots of philosophy and mystery complimented by confused characters to comfort your own confusion. “You should never be in the company of anyone with whom you would not want to die.”
griff1n's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rebecanunez's review against another edition
3.0
"Dios Emperador de Dune" de Frank Herbert lleva a los lectores aún más profundo en el vasto universo creado en la saga de Dune. Esta cuarta entrega se destaca por su complejidad filosófica y exploración de temas existenciales, estableciendo un tono más reflexivo que sus predecesores.
La trama se desarrolla miles de años después de los eventos de "Hijos de Dune", presentando a Leto Atreides, ahora convertido en el Dios Emperador, en un papel central. Herbert teje una narrativa densa y contemplativa que explora las consecuencias de las decisiones tomadas en libros anteriores y cómo han dado forma al destino del imperio.
La novela aborda temas como el poder, la religión y las complejidades de la política en un futuro distante. Herbert desafía a los lectores a cuestionar la naturaleza de la divinidad y la moralidad a medida que los personajes enfrentan dilemas éticos y tratan de comprender el papel del Emperador en la evolución de la humanidad.
La escritura de Herbert es rica en detalles y lenguaje, sumergiendo a los lectores en un mundo intrincado de intrigas políticas y evolución cultural. Aunque la prosa puede resultar densa, aquellos que disfrutan de la exploración profunda de conceptos filosóficos encontrarán en "Dios Emperador de Dune" una experiencia literaria única.
La caracterización sigue siendo una fortaleza, con personajes complejos que luchan con sus propias percepciones del tiempo, la divinidad y el propósito. La evolución de Paul Atreides como personaje central agrega capas adicionales a su complejo retrato.
En resumen, "Dios Emperador de Dune" es una obra maestra que expande y profundiza en el universo de Dune, ofreciendo una experiencia literaria desafiante e inmersiva para aquellos que buscan una exploración filosófica y especulativa en el género de la ciencia ficción.
La trama se desarrolla miles de años después de los eventos de "Hijos de Dune", presentando a Leto Atreides, ahora convertido en el Dios Emperador, en un papel central. Herbert teje una narrativa densa y contemplativa que explora las consecuencias de las decisiones tomadas en libros anteriores y cómo han dado forma al destino del imperio.
La novela aborda temas como el poder, la religión y las complejidades de la política en un futuro distante. Herbert desafía a los lectores a cuestionar la naturaleza de la divinidad y la moralidad a medida que los personajes enfrentan dilemas éticos y tratan de comprender el papel del Emperador en la evolución de la humanidad.
La escritura de Herbert es rica en detalles y lenguaje, sumergiendo a los lectores en un mundo intrincado de intrigas políticas y evolución cultural. Aunque la prosa puede resultar densa, aquellos que disfrutan de la exploración profunda de conceptos filosóficos encontrarán en "Dios Emperador de Dune" una experiencia literaria única.
La caracterización sigue siendo una fortaleza, con personajes complejos que luchan con sus propias percepciones del tiempo, la divinidad y el propósito. La evolución de Paul Atreides como personaje central agrega capas adicionales a su complejo retrato.
En resumen, "Dios Emperador de Dune" es una obra maestra que expande y profundiza en el universo de Dune, ofreciendo una experiencia literaria desafiante e inmersiva para aquellos que buscan una exploración filosófica y especulativa en el género de la ciencia ficción.