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ploptop's review against another edition
4.0
Alright man. This was…. Interesting.
Leto II is a monster of a character in more ways than one, Duncan making another appearance millennium after millennium is hilarious. They’re the only two characters worth noting. Their conversation across the book were whack. I could sometimes relate to the characters saying “What are you talking about???” to Leto anytime he said anything. Usual Herbert pacing where the end is wild. Interested in the implications of this book but honestly don’t know where it’s gonna go. Gonna have to see with Heretics. Clearly Leto had a lot of depth, and it’s wild to me that he planned out everything from the beginning. Interested to see his Golden Path without him (kinda)
Leto II is a monster of a character in more ways than one, Duncan making another appearance millennium after millennium is hilarious. They’re the only two characters worth noting. Their conversation across the book were whack. I could sometimes relate to the characters saying “What are you talking about???” to Leto anytime he said anything. Usual Herbert pacing where the end is wild. Interested in the implications of this book but honestly don’t know where it’s gonna go. Gonna have to see with Heretics. Clearly Leto had a lot of depth, and it’s wild to me that he planned out everything from the beginning. Interested to see his Golden Path without him (kinda)
saltine04's review against another edition
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Herbert is getting funnier and more insane with each book, I love it
jchrist1225's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
the_wack_parade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tontonju's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good enough but it's told almost entirely through dialogues, which makes it very boring to read.
Also, a lot if ideas and themes explored in this book were already explored in previous Dune books, so it's a bit stale.
I don't regret reading it, but it should have been more interesting.
Also, a lot if ideas and themes explored in this book were already explored in previous Dune books, so it's a bit stale.
I don't regret reading it, but it should have been more interesting.
justine_ao's review against another edition
4.0
I've decided that one can't really unpack everything in these books in a single reading. As before, there is a lot of philosophy of mind, society, science, and religion integrated throughout. There is more here than in previous books, probably because the main character is 3500 years old and has had a lot of time to think. About everything.
Compared to the previous three books, [b:Dune|44767458|Dune|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1555447414l/44767458._SY75_.jpg|3634639], [b:Dune Messiah|44492285|Dune Messiah (Dune, #2)|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1577043824l/44492285._SY75_.jpg|3634570], and [b:Children of Dune|44492286|Children of Dune (Dune, #3)|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1564783201l/44492286._SY75_.jpg|3634573], this one is the most opaque, and while I enjoyed it, it was not my favourite of the four I have read so far. That said, it should be kept in mind that Herbert's grand story and his incredibly literate writing still make for an amazing book. God Emperor of Dune continues to reflect the ambitiousness present in the previous books in the series.
Note on the audiobook: I continue to enjoy the audio versions of these books. Simon Vance and Scott Brick have the whole feel of the characters down pat by this point, and they are so enjoyable to listen to.
Compared to the previous three books, [b:Dune|44767458|Dune|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1555447414l/44767458._SY75_.jpg|3634639], [b:Dune Messiah|44492285|Dune Messiah (Dune, #2)|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1577043824l/44492285._SY75_.jpg|3634570], and [b:Children of Dune|44492286|Children of Dune (Dune, #3)|Frank Herbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1564783201l/44492286._SY75_.jpg|3634573], this one is the most opaque, and while I enjoyed it, it was not my favourite of the four I have read so far. That said, it should be kept in mind that Herbert's grand story and his incredibly literate writing still make for an amazing book. God Emperor of Dune continues to reflect the ambitiousness present in the previous books in the series.
Note on the audiobook: I continue to enjoy the audio versions of these books. Simon Vance and Scott Brick have the whole feel of the characters down pat by this point, and they are so enjoyable to listen to.
mx_jody's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
kayleyanderson527's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vicniro's review against another edition
5.0
Pra mim, esse foi o melhor livro da série até agora! Apesar de eu ter ficado com algumas dúvidas, que talvez até sejam respondidas nos próximos volumes, eu achei a trama desse livro bem mais interessante e fluida. Também não achei que tem situações convenientes para dar andamento à história, que foi um dos motivos para eu ter achado tão ruim o terceiro livro.
Em relação aos personagens, gostei bem mais dos que estão presentes nesse volume. O Imperador Deus é bem espantoso de se acompanhar e achei muito interessante o Duncan e a Siona, tanto que eu gostaria de ter visto mais sobre as outras ?versões? dele e o passado dela. Além disso, eu não suportava o Paul, então só por ele não aparecer nesse já foi uma experiência muito melhor.
Enfim, fiquei muito mais animada para ler a segunda trilogia agora.
Em relação aos personagens, gostei bem mais dos que estão presentes nesse volume. O Imperador Deus é bem espantoso de se acompanhar e achei muito interessante o Duncan e a Siona, tanto que eu gostaria de ter visto mais sobre as outras ?versões? dele e o passado dela. Além disso, eu não suportava o Paul, então só por ele não aparecer nesse já foi uma experiência muito melhor.
Enfim, fiquei muito mais animada para ler a segunda trilogia agora.