A review by isa_almeida
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I've thought no book could be better than Dune. I was wrong. Dune's Messiah is THE masterpiece. Paul Atreides is no hero, he is a noble - that are also a mentat (with Bene Gesserit training) - caught up in a political crisis. He exploits religion and culture - as all charismatic leaders do (it's almost like it was intended as a cautionary tale...) - to take advantage of the Fremen and save his own skin (and go back to a power position). Oh and I am also amazed by the fact that Paul knows his future but there is not much he can do, he is trapped in what life made of him.