Dune Messiah
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Dune Messiah
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Dune Messiah
The story begun in Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune continues with Dune Messiah, an extraordinary novel about the price of victory and the cost of war.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionTwelve years after his triumphant victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as Emperor from the desert planet Arrakis, the epicentre of the universe's most coveted resource, the spice melange. However, this victory has thrown the known universe into turmoil. War has spread across the galaxies, and billions have perished. Despite his unparalleled power and influence, Paul finds himself impotent to halt the endless cycles of violence.
In this new reality, Paul grapples with the burdens of leadership. Former allies conspire against him, and even his own consort manoeuvres in the shadows. Amidst this chaos, Paul receives a seemingly benign gift from the Tleilaxu, a shadowy guild of genetic manipulators, in a desperate bid for a glimmer of peace and friendship. This decision, however, destabilises his essential support from the Fremen, the indigenous warriors of Arrakis who have been the cornerstone of his power. This loss of favour threatens the very foundation of his empire.
As political and personal tensions reach a breaking point, Paul must navigate a treacherous path where every decision could lead to ruin. His choices will determine not just his own fate, but the future of his wife, his people, and the entire universe. He faces profound dilemmas, needing to balance the precarious line between ambition and morality, love and duty, destiny and destruction.
An epic tale of the cost of victory and the harrowing price of war, Dune Messiah delves deep into the complexities of power and the human condition. Frank Herbert masterfully continues the story of Paul Atreides, exploring themes of prophecy, sacrifice, and the transcendent struggle for justice in a perilous cosmos.
Brilliant... it is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more.
-- Galaxy Magazine
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Dune Messiah continues the complex saga of Paul Atreides. It delves deeper into themes of power, religion, and humanity. While some readers find it equally compelling as its predecessor, others view it as a profound, though slightly more subdued, continuation of the epic.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781473655324
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Illustration: n/a
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Frank Herbert was born in 1920. His colourful and varied career included stints as a radio news commentator and jungle survival instructor. He is best known for creating the world of DUNE, which established Frank Herbert as a master of modern science fiction. He died in 1986.
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