A review by bethmalena
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I loved Dune, but this sequel didn’t do it for me. The first 4/5 of the book was mostly made up of political intrigue and conversations without much plot. Then the last part just seemed rushed and fated and kind of obvious. There were only a couple moments that surprised or interested me. The women, who were well developed characters in the first book, seemed to get  shafted here, reduced to heir-producing machines. There was so little attention to continuing the world-building, which was so fun in the first book. Almost didn’t finish.
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