Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert

Heretics of Dune

Dune #5

Frank Herbert

592 pages first pub 1984 (editions) user-added

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For readers who crave complex, provocative science fiction with a richly detailed universe, philosophical undertones, and epic scope, Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert is a must-read, offering a electrifying journey through the intricacies of power, prophecy, and the human condition in a sprawling, intergalactic saga.

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Book five in Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune Chronicles--one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary science fiction.Leto Atreides, the God Emperor of Dune, is dead. In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has ...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 4,750 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 72%

mysterious: 57%

challenging: 56%

tense: 38%

reflective: 36%

dark: 34%

emotional: 8%

informative: 3%

sad: 3%

inspiring: 2%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
59% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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