Book Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeDune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known—and feared—as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political … the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne—and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence.
And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty…
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Despite a different feel from the original Dune I enjoyed this book. This book kept me reading all the way to the end. Not as action packed but filled with a twisting fight that explores fate and free will.
I absolutely love the first Dune book. IMO it’s the greatest Sci fi book ever written. I hadn’t read the sequels in forever though, so thought I’d go for a reread.
Disappointed. That’s the one word I’d use for the immediate follow-up to Dune, Dune: Messiah.
As the second book in the Dune saga by Frank Herbert, Messiah unfortunately doesn’t really measure up. It basically just acts as the fallout events to come after the first book, which yes a sequel should do, but it does nothing else to keep that story going, and in fact leaves a somewhat irksome ending.
I’m basically saying that Messiah has the build up, but little in the way of payoff. Perhaps it’s just setting the scene for the next book and the children? It’s been so long I forget the direction it goes, but I’ll find out soon enough. For the moment I’ll treat Messiah as a small stepping stone between Dune and Children Of Dune.
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A great second book to the first Dune. Not as exciting, but I know there are more books so I’m not worried. I love how Paul has changed, it makes him human.
One of the very best SF of all time
If you drank the Dune Koolaid then Dune Messiah isn’t a bad follow up.
Great book love it
Continues the Dune Universe very well.
Interesting tale about a possible future.
IN today’s insanity anything is possible that has not entered into our consciousness yet.
Good Read
A must read for any fan of the Dune series.
The unintended consequences of Paul’s victory continue to unfold.
These books tend to make my brain hurt. I have no clue why I read the 2nd book
A let down after Dune
OK read, good for those who have read the previous books in the series. I’ve read them all and some are definitely 5-star, but this one is a must read only because it continues the saga.
I have loved all the Dune books. This continues the Spice saga and Madib. Fascinating story lines, wonderful characters. Have reread many times.
The worlds, created in this book are unique and in the far future even possible, who knows.
The characters are realistic and well worked out and the stories that make up the lives of the characters are full of suspense and action.
Part of a well written series by Frank Herbert.
Epic
This is a great follow on fir Dune.
A classic; not to be missed. Herbert’s Dune is the finest sci-fi trilogy ever penned.
Classic must read for Sci-Fi Fans.