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Children of Dune by Frank Herbert
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really liked it

This may be heresy, but I think this is my favourite of the Dune books so far. I found Dune interesting, but oddly opaque. The second book was more accessible, but didn't really grab me.

Note: The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here.

In the meantime, you can read the entire review at Smorgasbook
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Reading Progress

January 23, 2013 – Shelved
February 12, 2013 – Started Reading
February 22, 2013 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Wanda (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 22, 2013 04:23PM

Wanda Pedersen I confess to reading this series repeatedly and I think I have picked up something new every time. And I think Machiavelli is required reading to fully appreciate Herbert's political machinations!


message 2: by Guillermo (new) - rated it 3 stars
Feb 22, 2013 06:04PM

Guillermo I agree, Wanda. Herbert has such a rich style. Havnt gone for a second round just yet, but I m sure I ll pick up alot more. Shameful admission, but I probably only picked up about 45% on my first reading. Megan: are you going to continue the series?


message 3: by Terry (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 22, 2013 06:05PM

Terry I'm one of the few who also love the sequels, though I think I still like Dune the best.

If you thought the first volume was opaque though, buckle up 'cause the last three volumes make it look like crystal clear water! :)


message 4: by Kara (new)
Feb 23, 2013 06:37PM

Kara Babcock It’s not heresy to love this one more! In many respects, Children of Dune ties up the loose ends of Dune and allows us to see Paul’s revolution come full-circle.

Watching the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries Children of Dune, which combines this book and Dune Messiah, was what motivated me to go back and read the rest of the Dune novels. (The title and cover of Dune Messiah at my library had dissuaded 12-year-old me from reading it after I had finished Dune for the first time.) I just love the messed up family/politics among Irulan, Alia, Leto, and Ghanima.


message 5: by Tim (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 02, 2014 03:48AM

Tim Martin It is a very good book, nothing with liking it the most. All of the Dune books have their pluses and minuses. Personally I liked the last book, though that may be from me just wanting to know what happened next. I love the Dune universe, it is so well constructed.


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