Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2) by Frank Herbert
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Book Reviews of Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Book 2)
Book Review: One of the best short length books I have ever read
Summary: 5 Stars
On the whole, this sequel is more transperant in its themes and intrigues allowing easier access to the cerebral, and showcases a larger cross section of Herbert's fascinating future universe.For anyone versed in theology and/or the Christian religon will recognize the direct implied comparisons between Paul and Christ, including the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead and the demi-deification of the Virgin Mary by the Catholics.
The layers of meaning and symbolism are mind boggling, as in all of Herbert's books that i've read.
Book Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
Is this book great, or what? But seriously, it is a rare insight into the bitter rewards of power, along with all the other levels this book has to offer. Religeon; how much of this is created, & how much is self-creating. Economics; Muad'Dib - the supreme energy eater. Politics: Bene Tlalaxu, Bene Gesserit, House Atredies, The House of Ix, The Fremen, The Guild, oh yeah. Finally, this concludes the story of Paul Atredies (The Preacher is another story...) who sought to make his future, only to find his future made him.Book Review: Just As Good As Dune
Summary: 5 Stars
Dune Messiah is an excellent sequel to Dune. It is just as wonderful and intense as the first book. Frank Herbert is one of the best writers I have ever read. I love the way his writing makes you think about what is being said, and it also makes you derive your own meanings from statements, and you decide weather or not a character is good or bad. If you enjoyed Dune (which you should have) then you must read Dune Messiah. It is everything Dune was and maybe a little more. You will not regret reading this wonderful book.Book Review: Not the best of the series, but still great
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, the series starts off with a bang in Dune. Messiah follows the Dune story through, If you can follow Pauls line of thought you can find a deep rooting commentary on most of the issues regarding our own planet, politic's, religion, philosophy, it's all there. This second book is the least active of the initial three that I call the trilogy, It summarises Dune and prepares for the third book, children of Dune. Some may love, some may find boring (It does drag a little). I was in the loved it category!. Tim ScottBook Review: And it'll keep getting better...
Summary: 5 Stars
Dune Messiah was a fantastic read. Chronicling Paul's life as messiah on Arrakis, and Paul's inability (read as unwillingness) to accept his own Golden Path. Paul rules Dune and Spice production as only an Atreides could do...
This book foreshadows so many of the wonderful happenings in future books, albeit it stands as a novel of it's own merit and splendor.
If you liked the first novel, you'll love this short gem in Herbert's universe.