Dune Messiah
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4.3 • 208 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Book Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time
Dune 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 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...
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Frank Herbert followed the staggering success of 1965’s science fiction epic Dune with this politically charged second instalment. It follows the story of Paul Atreides, who has ascended to the throne as a conquering hero only to discover that being a king is an entirely different ballgame. Paul’s newfound weaknesses make him vulnerable to infighting and conspiracies, threatening his prophetic visions of a perfect future. Dune Messiah is as vividly poetic as its predecessor, but it’s a darker, more morally ambiguous story with flawed heroes and sympathetic villains.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In 1965 Frank Herbert published Dune. After it was heralded as a masterpiece of science fiction, he wrote the briefer Dune Messiah in 1969, concentrating eponymously on Paul Atreides, and then, sensing the sales potential, added sequels. They were continued by his son, culminating in the just published finale, Sandworms of Dune. Now, 38 years after its publication, four narrators capture Dune Messiah on discs, while listeners, with no glossary, try to recall the meaning of its esoteric nomenclature. The audio gets off to a lively start as the book opens with nearly all conversation, playing up the camaraderie between the narrators who have partnered on several other readings of classic sci-fi novels. While the cast works well together, some of the male narrators emphasize a stately dullness. Kellgren, the sole feminine voice, supplies real emotion and a true sense of awe.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant follow-up
A necessary sequel that deepens the impact of the first book.