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A review by agedmordorblue
The Great Dune Trilogy by Frank Herbert
4.0
Dune: 5
Dune Messiah: 3
Children of Dune: 3.5
Average of the three in one: 3.8 (4)
Anyway, I think Dune really is the shining jewel here with an appealing political plot, planetary awareness with an awesome dedication to all ecologists, various cultural influences, and relatable characters despite it playing eons in the future.
The second and third book break a bit with this, removing the human out of the story a bit. It all becomes more abstract and pseudo-philosophical at times. Nevertheless there is a nice overarching story about certainty, ambition, flawed leadership, and the dangers of totalitarian powers. The great variety of cultural influences is still neatly shown.
Overall, I especially recommend the first book. If the writing style and universe appeals to you, then the second and third ones are a neat addition.
Dune Messiah: 3
Children of Dune: 3.5
Average of the three in one: 3.8 (4)
Anyway, I think Dune really is the shining jewel here with an appealing political plot, planetary awareness with an awesome dedication to all ecologists, various cultural influences, and relatable characters despite it playing eons in the future.
The second and third book break a bit with this, removing the human out of the story a bit. It all becomes more abstract and pseudo-philosophical at times. Nevertheless there is a nice overarching story about certainty, ambition, flawed leadership, and the dangers of totalitarian powers. The great variety of cultural influences is still neatly shown.
Overall, I especially recommend the first book. If the writing style and universe appeals to you, then the second and third ones are a neat addition.