Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

Dune Messiah

Dune #2

Frank Herbert

336 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

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 po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,609 reviews

Moods

adventurous 58%
mysterious 48%
dark 47%
reflective 45%
challenging 44%
tense 40%
emotional 26%
sad 22%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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