Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2) by Frank Herbert
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Book Reviews of Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2)
Book Review: No spoilers here. Read this before any other reviews.
Summary: 5 Stars
...I will not[spoil the book]. I strongly advise you not to so much as look at the title of the other reviews; I read some that gave the entire plot and ending away.OK, the review:
This is the second book in the Dune series, and the last one that follows the life of Paul-Muad'Dib. The book is beautifully written, though it is different in the start than Dune. Stick with the book, as by the end this book becomes everything one would hope it would be: filled with plots, conspiracy, adventure, tension, foreshadowing, and hope, like the first book. It takes place more in the city of Arrakeen than in the desert, and is less action than it is plotting. It has a wonderful conclusion; I would describe the end as "Perfect." If you liked the first, you will like this if you stick with it. I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the first, but it is different.
Once again, be warned that if you read many other reviews, you may spoil the book for yourself.
Book Review: No sweat on his palms...
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no doubting that this book is written in a different style than the original Dune. It is a completion of the original in many ways. The social explorations glanced over in Dune are more deeply explored and this may cause some readers to not appreciate it as much as the first. I have been reading this series at least once a year for many years. I read Dune over 30 years ago and snapped up each sequel as it appeared. There are only a few writers that I compare to Herbert, as well, there are only a few books, and a few series of books that I compare to his work. He is an old friend and I miss him (I never met him). I do not give away plots or give excerpts and I never choose 1 book of a series over another. I stop reading series (like Jordans and Goodkinds works) if they appear drawn out and pointless. That is never a worry with the 6 original Dune books. The Fremen would be proud of Mr. Herbert as he had no sweat on his palms...Book Review: No sweat on his palms...
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no doubting that this book is written in a different style than the original Dune. It is a completion of the original in many ways. The social explorations glanced over in Dune are more deeply explored and this may cause some readers to not appreciate it as much as the first. I have been reading this series at least once a year for many years. I read Dune over 30 years ago and snapped up each sequel as it appeared. There are only a few writers that I compare to Herbert, as well, there are only a few books, and a few series of books that I compare to his work. He is an old friend and I miss him (I never met him). I do not give away plots or give excerpts and I never choose 1 book of a series over another. I stop reading series (like Jordans and Goodkinds works) if they appear drawn out and pointless. That is never a worry with the 6 original Dune books. The Fremen would be proud of Mr. Herbert as he had no sweat on his palms...Book Review: A Triumphant Sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
The first sequel to the collosal masterpiece of Science Fiction, Dune Messiah takes up where Dune left off. Both in tone and in astute observations of the runnings of both government and religion.We follow the story of Paul Muad'Dib, the slightly reluctant messiah and emperor of a universe of opposites living in constant struggle.
He is cursed by the prescience which shows him the ambiguous future, affording him glimpses at events so painful he can scarce look at them, and a way of avoiding those events even more painful yet.
Herbert was one of the great masters, and every single book he wrote is worth our attention, but none more so than this stunning series called Dune.
Whether or not you enjoy Science Fiction, you would be doing yourself a disservice by ignoring a social treatise of such skill and precision as these books.
Book Review: Excellent Sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't a rehash of of the first book, Dune. Instead this is somewhat a prologue to Children Of Dune, the third book in the series. Even though this doesn't contain some of the key characters from the first book, such as Lady Jessica and Gurny Halleck, I'm not to sure why people really don't like this book. My cousin doesn't like it because he said that the aurthur took away Paul's power. Of course he didn't though. Also, if you thought that the first book was steeped in political intrigue, this one takes it to the next level. I'm not going to give the story away so you will have to read for yourself. Really a good read that leads up to the even better Children of Dune. If you're looking to continue with the series, ignore the negative reviews and get this today.