solvhav 's review for:

Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio
2.25
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A meandering 600 page prologue that is somehow both painfully self deprecating, and autofellatial, at the same time. 

Dune, but from a Paul raised by the Harkonnens comes to mind.  

Given the praise, I will continue.