God Emperor of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 4) by Frank Herbert
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Book Reviews of God Emperor of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 4)
Book Review: Best Sci Fi character ever created
Summary: 5 Stars
Not as much action as any of the other books so far but it doesnt matter this has been my favourite of the four ive read.
All my praise for this book goes to the character Leto II, easily the deepest character ive ever read about, his insights and choices were brilliant reading which i coudnt put down. The book is the story of Leto and the ramifications of the sacrifce he made in children of dune, his life is a tragedy and you feel his lonelyness and his pain and the tidbits of joy that are few and far between
The previous 3 books were great stories and very well written but this book is unique ive never read a novel like it or encountered a character like Leto.
Book Review: DEEP
Summary: 5 Stars
Easily the slowest of the Dune novels, yet profoundly deep and satisfying. Leto II is basically a god and the novel steps inside his head and convincingly explains to us what it might be like to be a god who can see the future. The ending is sad but explosive and leaves hope for the future of the Golden Path.The quality and depth of the dialogue and thoughts spoken aloud in this book are simply unbelievable. Herbert covers religion, philosophy, human nature, government, and a whole host of other controversial topics. Tthe vast majority of other sci-fi authors can't even touch, let alone match, Herbert's genius in these topics.
Book Review: Literature`s God Emperor
Summary: 5 Stars
Often criticised in favour of the more action orientated Dune novels, God Emperor is a beautiful script. The complex dialogues with Leto II are thought provoking and rivetting. Though the lack of action has been criticised I find the mental manouvering of this book to be just as interesting as any combat descriptions, as these tend to be subjected to endless cliches. The writing is deceptive also in that while often it feels as if no action is taking place all of a sudden we reach the end of the novel and Momentous happenings have... well happened. Definitely recommended.Book Review: Damn Fine read!
Summary: 5 Stars
In Frank Herbert's fourth book in the dune series he has created an increduably complex character in the person of Leto II, the god emperor. Leto repesents botht the best to which mankind can obtain in his ability to see the big picture and do what is best for the whole of mankind rather than let petty narrowly defined personal goals, wnats or needs geet in the way. At the same time Leto also represents the worst of what mankind can be, cold, caloous and unfeeling. This is in my opinion the best of the Dune series and a science fictional heavy weight.Book Review: 3 millenia later and it's still a beautiful book
Summary: 5 Stars
Leto II, the God Emperor of Dune, has lived for 3000 odd years and undergone monsterous changes into a sandworm for the sake of mankind. However, dispite the decendants of his twin Ghanima that surround him and the ghola Duncan Idahos that the Telexiu have created for him for millenia, no one has ever loved him.
But, at the end of the Tyrant's reign, all that is about to change. Plots and plans centuries laid are comming to conclusion. The great sandworms of Dune are about to return and the Atredies are at the fulcrum once again.