It shows the internal struggle and isolation of a man (Paul) and his sister (Alia) being treated as god-like figures, but Frank Herbert does a great job reminding us that they’re still human, which makes them relatable and easy to empathize with. But wait, how is that possible? Paul Atreides, Muad’Dib, a trained mentat, the male equivalent to a Reverand Mother, the Kwisatz Haderach who can see endless possibilities, doesn’t have all the answers? This is why you should read Dune Messiah. In a brilliant way, nothing happens the way you think it’s going to happen, not even for our protagonist, Paul Atreides. He takes the “messiah/heroic archetype” and flips it on top of its head. What to say about Dune Messiah that hasn’t already been said? Well, it turns out Frank Herbert was making controversial decisions before George RR Martin. Maybe its because I bought the first book at Barnes and Noble? But the smaller and more compact size is actually quite nice and feels like you’re breezing through pages faster. The only thing that might be off-putting is that the sequels don’t match the same size as the first book. First off, the cover art for this series is amazing.

Dune book 2 audiobook