t_goose 's review for:

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
4.5
emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Initially the change of pace from the first Dune surprised me. This is far more political treachery than planetwide coup, but the introduction of new concepts settled well into a  compelling story. 

I enjoyed the emotional depth behind fantastical concepts which sometimes lacks in Science Fiction.