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Summary: Herbert's worst is still pretty good
Review: For some reason, this book didn't turn out so well. As a die-hard Dune fan, I read this book just twice. I re-read the whole series every year, but I skip this one and never miss it. Children of Dune gives you enough plotline information that it's not really necessary to ever open Dune Messiah. If you haven't read this one yet, skip it and just go to the incredible #3.
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Summary: Interesting continuation.
Review: Like dune, it is flawed, spending too much time on internal monologue and exposition better left to the reader. Also like Dune, it is brilliant in many ways--symbolism, philosophy, intrigue, etc. I think one of the reasons that people didn't like it as much as Dune was because they were expecting more of the same and got, instead, a very changed universe (with several contradictions). Sequels in far-future sci fi always lack the wonder of discovering a new world; but in a way, watching the development is just as fascinating. If you liked Dune, read Dune Messiah.
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Summary: An amazing sequel -- tragedy of the highest caliber
Review: Different from Dune, but equally amazing. This book describes Paul Atreides' tragedy of being able to see the future while being unable to prevent its actualization. But what makes it great is how Paul is destroyed by his own conscience and the weapon of Duncan Idaho, who destroys him by doing nothing but existing. Incomparably great sequel to a great book.
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Summary: I don't understand why others seem to hate it
Review: 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. ; )
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Summary: Another of Herberts Great books
Review: I've read all entire Dune Series 3 times now. Although I like the last 3 books the best, Dune Messiah still towers above most all other book I've read.
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Summary: Hmm...
Review: Well, I most say that the first part of the book is quite interesting and the characters too. But after a time, the book tends to be bogus and not too interesting. The ending is quite good, maybe the best thing of the book. Overall, if you're looking for an action packed book like the first one in the series. Don't read this. If you're going to read the whole series, then read this one. It's a most if you want to understand the rest of the story.
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Summary: One of the best short length books I have ever read
Review: 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.
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Summary: This may be the biggest disappointment for a sequal... ever!
Review: Dune has about seven interweaving plot layers. This book has maybe one, which is life and death. At just 278 pages this book is by far the shortest book in the six book series. If you've loved Dune, you'll probably hate the sequal so don't read it.
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Summary: Cerebral and complex, but it's not the original
Review: Dune has been my favorite book since i first read it at 8. This sequel is complex and entertaining, and the last chapter is a real shocker, but it is not as entertaining as the others.
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Summary: this is what happens to heroes after they win
Review: Read this book if you are fed up with happy ever after endings and shining heroes who never doubt themselves. Dune messiah paints it like it is.
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