Children of Dune (Dune #3) in Building a SciFi/Fantasy Library

Jun 13, 2012 Peter rated it really liked it

Shelves: sciencefiction

I'm kind of surprised they ever tried to film any of these books, since so much of what happens is inner dialogue and/or prophetic trances. Herbert is really good at dealing with currently resonant themes like the costs of war and peace, changing climates, etc... without it feeling like a sermon or having it feel too forced (in contrast to someone like Steven Erikson). Another solid installment, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series! ...more

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Jul 24, 2014 Bianca rated it liked it

Shelves: sciencefiction

still consider the first book as my favourite.. feels like the old characters are being degenerated, and I prefer to keep the fantasy that everyone are all happy and alive and well.. :p

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May 09, 2010 Bryan457 rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction, superhuman

My 2nd favorite of the Dune series. I like the character of Leto and what he does to himself with the sandworm larva.
I see a pattern here- Dune, Paul is a great character; Dune Messiah, the author takes the great character and sends it all down the toilet. Children'oD- Leto is a great character; God Emperor'oD, the author takes the great character and sends it all down the toilet. ...more

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Jan 10, 2017 emily rated it it was ok

Shelves: sci-fi-in-space, 2017, audiobook, wtf-was-that-ending

Given how much I liked Dune, this was a big letdown. Maybe the audiobook hurt me here but I couldn't connect with any of the characters except, briefly, Jessica, Duncan, and Farad'n. I loathed Leto pretty much across the board. But the world is compelling as hell and I like Herbert's writing, so 2 stars it is. ...more

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