Poor old Dune Messiah. I remember tackling this in my early twenties and it just didn’t hit the heights dune did. I remember giving up about midway through. I loved the genesis of Paul, but I remember being not very keen on the ‘Darth Paul’ empire he built afterwards. I assume that was a satire on ‘true believers’ but it just didn’t resonate. The first Dune I loved so much, however.
I’m so glad you reviewed this book because now I know, the Dune series is not my jam. I enjoyed reading your thoughts as always but could barely get through the excerpt from the book at the end lol. Excited to hear what you think of Crying in H-Mart!
Foundation next please!!
Dune is definitely not for me, but I am looking forward to Crying in H Mart. I have read it!!
Poor old Dune Messiah. I remember tackling this in my early twenties and it just didn’t hit the heights dune did. I remember giving up about midway through. I loved the genesis of Paul, but I remember being not very keen on the ‘Darth Paul’ empire he built afterwards. I assume that was a satire on ‘true believers’ but it just didn’t resonate. The first Dune I loved so much, however.
Enjoyed this. Some other spec fiction novels to consider!
“Red Mars” (Mars Trilogy) by Kim Stanley Robinson
“The Fifth Season” (Broken Earth Trilogy) by NK Jemisin
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
This really made me want to reread Dune Messiah! It was my favorite part of the series and reads almost like a Greek tragedy. Good old days!
I’m so glad you reviewed this book because now I know, the Dune series is not my jam. I enjoyed reading your thoughts as always but could barely get through the excerpt from the book at the end lol. Excited to hear what you think of Crying in H-Mart!
Have you read the first one!? If so, I’d love to read your review. I’m considering it….