Arrakis, the desert planet called Dune, has been the site of a terrible war and the source of a merciless holy crusade that swept the Galaxy All this has been the result of the ascension to absolute power of the man known as Muad'dib.

The unforgettable human drama at the center of the vast natural and political forces coming to bear on this unique planet is among the most moving in all of the
literature of imagination. DUNE MESSIAH is the story of a man of overawing wisdom who finds himself subject to human#and more than human#frailties. It is a novel of high adventure and of philosophical and emotional depth.



Juliane Martina Roell (Germany) (2009/11/04):
I did not enjoy this as much as I did the first book, and I can imagine some people being disappointed with this: It is much shorter, somewhat "dryer", with a lot of conspiracy and diplomacy and less action than the first book. Still, I enjoyed it a lot. Some themes started in the first book, especially prescience, are deepened and the development of the plot is very, very interesting.



Confuzzled Shannon (USA: PA) (2020/09/08):
This second book in the Dune Chronicles returns with Paul Atreides as now emperor. The stress of ruling and knowing what is to come has taken its toll on Paul. He is not alone in being able to see the future Paul’s sister Alia helps Paul rule as she is the head of the Bene Gesserit. Even though Paul and Alia are the center characters we see that the choices they make may not be the best or lead them to a future they wish for.

This is my first time reading through this series and I am really enjoying it. The series is unlike any family saga I have read. All the characters have layers. Neither of them is just good or bad. Like every real individual, the decisions we make have consequences. Paul and Alia are different because they do know what is ahead just not when.

With the upcoming movie, I have been picturing the cast as certain characters...like Duncan Idaho played by Jason Momoa. I don’t if this is a good thing or bad. Only time will tell I suppose. Knowing about the movie coming out is urging me to read the series quicker. I will be starting the next book Children of Dune soon.

5 out of 5 stars