Dune Messiah: The inspiration for the blockbuster film
Jul 2011 · Hachette UK
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What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.
'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST
Paul Atreides has succeeded in his crusade against House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV himself, but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished.
While former allies conspire to remove him from the throne, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos around him. But this act may cost him the support of the Fremen, his most ardent supporters, and threaten the very existence of his new empire.
As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and determine the fate of the entire universe.
Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.
Dune reading order:
Dune
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune
Heretics of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST
Paul Atreides has succeeded in his crusade against House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV himself, but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished.
While former allies conspire to remove him from the throne, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos around him. But this act may cost him the support of the Fremen, his most ardent supporters, and threaten the very existence of his new empire.
As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and determine the fate of the entire universe.
Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.
Dune reading order:
Dune
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune
Heretics of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
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4.3
172 reviews
justin long
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June 2, 2014
Did not really enjoy this one but pushed through to the end. Its pretty strange and twisted and not really in an enjoyable way. Doesn't really seem to go anywhere and gets too bogged down in its own lore and can be quite hard to follow at times. Didn't really follow on smoothly from the far superior Dune especially with regard to character development...
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Phil T
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May 8, 2022
not finished it yet, but was wondering why his copy is 180 pages compared with the 336 pages of the physical copy? am I missing some content in this version? most copies have different page count but they range from 290ish to 336ish.
Roy Hollinshead
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March 27, 2024
Though reported and reviewed as highly philosophical and lacking action I loved it! There is a breadth, scale and scope that requires pools of quiet to fully appreciate the whole. Within are detail and revelation that surprise and delight. Some books are referred to as 'page turners' or 'couldn't put down' and I found both of those terms apply to this second volume. Note reviews and glance at comments but in the end take a chance and just dive in and find delight!
About the author
Frank Herbert (1920-86) is best known for his immensely popular and successful science-fiction novels, but his books include non-fiction works on ecology and home computers as well as contemporary fiction. His classic novel Dune and its sequels have all been worldwide bestseller, and Dune itself was made into a major film and TV mini-series. The most recent adaptation, which premiered in October 2021, won a host of Academy Awards.
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