Product Description

Paul Atreides, genetically bred and trained to become the leader of his planet, is still subject to human frailties. The second book of the series.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4952 in Books
• Published on: 1987-07-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

From Publishers Weekly
In 1965 Frank Herbert published Dune. After it was heralded as a masterpiece of science fiction, he wrote the briefer Dune Messiah in 1969, concentrating eponymously on Paul Atreides, and then, sensing the sales potential, added sequels. They were continued by his son, culminating in the just published finale, Sandworms of Dune. Now, 38 years after its publication, four narrators capture Dune Messiah on discs, while listeners, with no glossary, try to recall the meaning of its esoteric nomenclature. The audio gets off to a lively start as the book opens with nearly all conversation, playing up the camaraderie between the narrators who have partnered on several other readings of classic sci-fi novels. While the cast works well together, some of the male narrators emphasize a stately dullness. Kellgren, the sole feminine voice, supplies real emotion and a true sense of awe. (Oct.)
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Review
'Unique among SF novels ... I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings.' -- Arthur C. Clarke on DUNE 'One of the landmarks of modern science fiction ... an amazing feat of creation.' -- Analog on DUNE

Review
Praise for Dune:
 “Unique...I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings.”
—Arthur C. Clarke
“One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”—Chicago Tribune
 
“Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.”—Robert A. Heinlein 
 
“A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed...a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas...An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.”—The Washington Post

Customer Reviews

I was not impressed
"Dune Messiah" was OK, but I was not impressed. It was a fair follow-up to "Dune". I was mainly interested in the character, Paul, not in his children. However, I was losing interest in the story by this point.

Bought it!
Okay now I have all of the Dune series from way back-but, I did go an purchase the new hardcovers with Brian Herbert's Introductions-They are so wonderful to read! The book is exquisite.

Wonderful book
it's rare to find a sequel on par with the original. This one fits the bill.