Dune Messiah

Dune Messiah • Frank Herbert

⭑ 7.5 Stars

The train has left the station and there’s no turning back on my interest in this series, so I’ll likely review these in succession, with non-fiction reviews interspersed. Based on the prelude from Frank’s son, it’s fair to assume that I align with most readers in experiencing a slight letdown with the sequel to Herbert’s enormously successful introduction to the series.

But, that isn’t to say I don’t appreciate the thoughtful narrative and general “bridge” nature of the book. In fact, there’s something to be said for his commenting on the nature of power and the often inescapable result of unbridled ambition. There was plenty of emotion packed into a few dozen pages at the end of the novel, but as I’ve learned to be standard practice with Herbert’s writing, a clear setup for continued attachment to the remaining characters has me eager to start Children of Dune next!