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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Really enjoyed this. A great follow up to Dune and leaves me hungry to know more! It was interesting to see how Arrakis was shaped by Paul and his sister as well as learning deepening lore/nuance about the universe within.
On to the next one!
On to the next one!
Reread review, I enjoyed this more the second time than the first time. Herbert does politics within complex mixted culture well enough and the introduction of face dancers really adds a layer to the scifi experience.
dark
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A masterpiece. I’ve never read such a multifaceted story.
I loved the prose, the unreliable narrators, political intrigue, amazing dialogue and social and human commentary. I loved this characterization of oracles and prescience. I loved how human he made the characters that seem to have surpassed humanity. I loved what a contrast it was to the first book. So many powerful ideas handled so carefully. Just incredible!
And the themes were all so thought provoking. I especially loved the way he handled the conflict of man against nature and time. Like he said: “Some problems in this universe have no solution.”
I feel this is how stories should be told. All the characters were incredibly nuanced and no decision or person was black or white. They were all just incredibly pragmatic products of their environments, which makes it a very fun read.
I also think that anyone who calls Dune a white savior story really hasn’t read Dune properly. Or at least hasn’t read Dune messiah. Yes Paul is a white savior, but Herbert accurately depicts him as one. It doesn’t glorify him for his interloping in the slightest.
Only L is why do they keep describing the 15 year old girl as being super hot
I loved the prose, the unreliable narrators, political intrigue, amazing dialogue and social and human commentary. I loved this characterization of oracles and prescience. I loved how human he made the characters that seem to have surpassed humanity. I loved what a contrast it was to the first book. So many powerful ideas handled so carefully. Just incredible!
And the themes were all so thought provoking. I especially loved the way he handled the conflict of man against nature and time. Like he said: “Some problems in this universe have no solution.”
I feel this is how stories should be told. All the characters were incredibly nuanced and no decision or person was black or white. They were all just incredibly pragmatic products of their environments, which makes it a very fun read.
I also think that anyone who calls Dune a white savior story really hasn’t read Dune properly. Or at least hasn’t read Dune messiah. Yes Paul is a white savior, but Herbert accurately depicts him as one. It doesn’t glorify him for his interloping in the slightest.
Only L is why do they keep describing the 15 year old girl as being super hot
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A