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Denis Villeneuve Will Stop Making ‘Dune’ Movies After ‘Dune 3,’ Despite More Books in the Series: ‘Dune Messiah Should Be the Last for Me’ (variety.com)

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[–] init@lemmy.ml 9 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The first book was awesome. I think the second book was ok, but disliked dead characters getting resurrected for apparently inane drama. The book I finally stopped at was whatever one it was that the main character turns into a telepathic immortal sand worm and was abjectly awful.

I think they're making the right choice. Dune has some amazing world building, but the series got muddled down into whatever drug fueled fugue state and stopped being interesting.

[–] JeffreyOrange@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

God emperor is a masterpiece and one of the best philosophical books I have ever read. It just felt like the author has a very deep insight into the human condition. It's not a typical book with a lot pf external action happening though.

[–] signalsayge@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

I don't think I appreciated God Emperor until after my 4th read through of the series. Frank Herbert definitely has a great insight into the human condition. Soul Catcher and The Godmakers come to mind most readily but his entire body of work explore different facets of humankind.

[–] GhostMatter@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

In my opinion, God Emperor of Dune is a masterpiece and nearly equal to Dune. It's pretty well liked by fans of the series, from what I've seen.

[–] init@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago

I read it when I was in my late teens or early twenties, so what little I remember reflects in my impression of the book at that time. Take my recommendation with a grain of salt!