Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2) by Frank Herbert
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Book Reviews of Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2)
Book Review: I don't understand why others seem to hate it
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Dune Messiah undoubtedly did not turn out as good as Dune, it was a good read. Granted, it had less action, but I am certain that anyone who is vaguely interested in SF, philosophy, or realistic atmospheres and characters could pull through this book, which is less than 300 pages long anyway. Some people closed the book feeling unsatisfied, but I didn't; the ending was, I thought, very fitting. It was also, as mentioned in one of the previous reviews, better than a "happy" ending. I thought I fully expected to be disappointed and to feel very gloomy after reading this book, but I loved it, and it deserves more credit than it has gotten. It you have read this whole blurb, you have been a brave person. ; )Book Review: Dune Messiah
Summary: 5 Stars
Again, I could have sworn that I had ordered a hardback copy of this book, I received a paperback. The book came neatly and carefully packed. Its condition was mint as far as I am concerned. In addition to its expert packing, it came in just as expected. I am completely satisfied with this company and will continue to do business with them.
As for the story itself,currently this book. I have just finished readding "Heretics of Dune". I am very much enthralled by this series and though I read "Dune" many years ago. I was not aware of the follow up books being this good. I had tried the next 2 books in the series and was not impressed. However, after reading the latest series of pre-Dune books. My interest has been re-awakened.
Book Review: Herbert Hits Again
Summary: 5 Stars
I read all the Dune books in order, starting with Dune and ending with Chapterhouse, and I must say, this book (by far the shortest and the weakest of the series) is still far above the caliber of any bok I have ever read. The story continues during the Empire of Paul Muad'Dib, and his plans for the enviromental reformation of Dune. Behind this is a plot to kill off The Emporer, by his own wife, Princess Irulan, Edrick, the Guild Navigator, and a Tleilaxu Face Dancer. This book also brings back the character Duncan Idaho in a new form, which will carry over in almost all of the books. This is definitely worth the read, just don't make it the first Dune book you read.Book Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Contrary to some others opinions, this book was just as good as the first. Frank Herbert once again works his magic in creating a book that you can't put down. I finsished it in less than three days, mostly reading at home and during Latin. But I digress. Dune Messiah is a worthy addition to the Dune saga, proving that once again Frank Herbert is the best Sci-Fi writer of all time. This book deals more about how Paul/Muad'Dib rules the massive empire that his jihad has taken over. No spoilers, but the end of this book has you saying goodbye to some beloved characters. I won't give away the story, but it as just as great as the first. I DEFINITELY reccomend this book.Book Review: the ending of the beginning
Summary: 5 Stars
As some of you may or may not know Dune was conceived in a large part as an essay on Messiah figures. What this means is that it wasnt desgined as a trilogy or any such nonsense and parts of this book and COD where written before the orignal Dune was even completed. In other words its one story and this is a true closure on Muad`Dib as the main protaganist. Its also one of the saddest and most beautiful pieces written. Some of the lines in this book are worth the entrance fee alone. Old Frank must have been an old romantic at heart and in some ways it shows. Brutal and frustrating in its honesty, yet you couldn`t have asked for any less... Read it or don`t...but....