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draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
I liked most of the new characters, and the writing was super easy to follow, but there was a lot of talk about breeding, and that was weird.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
stephanieanneauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is definitely the horniest of the Dune books. I must admit, I was unprepared for some of what I read. In terms of tone, this feels like a departure from the previous books, yet it builds extensively on what came before. I love the additional world-building in this story, as well as the complex relationships between sex, religion, and genetics. And after so much focus on the male political and religious figures of the previous books, it's refreshing to see the women take control - not that there weren't strong female characters earlier in the series, but they are certainly more present and powerful in "Heretics". Plus, that ending was unexpected, but totally worth it and I can't wait to see what comes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
amachonis's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Minor: War
suneaters's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I really did have fun, but Frank needed an editor that wasn't afraid to cut the fat and trim this book down. We read parallel stories of Sheeana and Duncan that converge in the end. I really liked Duncan this time around until he gets his memories back. You really felt for him, essentially locked up with only semblances of parental figures and never really know what's going on. I liked the characters and the character work here, especially Odrade and her relationship with Miles Teg and Taraza. And the latter two's relationship with each other. It all made for great drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
Duncan Idaho, bodily 16, but with the memories of his adult self, has sex with Honored Matre Murbella, who is presumably above the age of majority. Consent is dubious. Lucilla, also an adult woman, plans to have sex with 16 year old Duncan Idaho, at a time when he does not have memories of his adult life, but this never occurs. Sheena, likely below the age of majority, receives "sexual education" from the Bene Gesserit. The Honored Matres are often referred to as "whores".pan23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Honestly felt more digestible than God Emperor but definitely stranger in the philosophy - I really don’t know what to expect in the next and final one. I mostly love Herbert’s writing style, it’s easy to get absorbed. Teg was my favorite character and I wish there was a greater exploration of his developments. The ending is abrupt (per usual) and relatively very little action takes place “on screen.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
story_singer_101's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
The themes are as fascinating as always, but I would have preferred there not be a sexually explicit scene that contained plot-important details. It was short though, which I appreciated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
bl0ndekitten's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a bit of a weird book. I liked parts of it but the descriptions of sex seemed out of place. It wasn't as compelling as the previous four books because you are no longer following a close-knit Atreides family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mike_n_ike5555's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
iliaa's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
curbaby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content