A review by dannilmp
Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

And we finally reach the end. This series has been a long one for me this year, or at least it certainly felt like it took most of the year to read them. I found the ending of the book to be satisfying in a way, especially as it wasn't such a clear cut ending. It seems this world will always need Melange and therefore will always need Dune itself. 

Being able to see the end finally made me see that pushing through the books I didn't like was worth it. Personally God Emperor of Dune was my least favourite book as I just couldn't get by Leto II's character at all. Either Chapterhouse: Dune or Dune would have been my favoruite books. I actually felt sad at certain characters deaths in this book compared to the first one as well. 

I am glad its over now and I don't think I'll be pursuing a re-read any time soon. But I would advise at least giving Dune a read and if you've made it this far, well done and I hope you didn't find the journey too tiring. 

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