Children of Dune - Frank Herbert

Children of Dune

By Frank Herbert

  • Release Date: 1976-04-21
  • Genre: Classics
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 1,346 Ratings)

Description

Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time

The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities—making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.

Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins’ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.

But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions—and their destinies....

Reviews

  • Keeps getting better

    5
    By Corrosive 7
    The final book in the story of Paul (as far as I know) and the beginning of a new chapter that opens up the universe of dune to endless possibilities. There was nothing in this book I didn’t enjoy and I’m excited to continue frank herberts journey.
  • Even better than the last

    5
    By Savhgdghffyncv
    Having read only up to this book in the Dune chronicles, Children of Dune is by far the best.
  • No words

    5
    By Dabro -
    I don’t have any words to describe this book
  • Fun but confusing

    4
    By Sabbanat
    Personally, I find these books intriguing, but the character development often jumps, as opposed to gradual change. And sometimes it’s hard to link. I really I Very much enjoyed the read. But I did slow at some points.
  • A review

    4
    By Beat bike
    Tell ‘em yourself.
  • Excellent!

    5
    By CommendedSphinx
    Blew my mind on where the story went!
  • Simply amazing

    5
    By Blanco_Diablo_37
    The dune saga continues. Readers will not be disappointed.
  • Wow


    5
    By Jungleboyacf
    Unbelievably good read, saw the movie became obsessed and now I’m three books deep (Messiah). Such an immersive universe you can get lost in. This for me is on par with Tolkien and Lewis in the world of fantasy.
  • A helluva read!

    5
    By missbinx
    This follows the Atreides children and their struggle with the legacy left for them. I’ve been devouring this series and this book was an AMAZING follow-up to Dune: Messiah. I almost put down the whole series at the end of Dune: Messiah, but now I can’t wait to read the next one and see where things lead. I’m genuinely grieving Paul Atreides in a way I didn’t expect to come from a book or two.
  • Wow

    5
    By Water Chestnutt III
    Children of Dune is excellent. I found it to be a more interesting, and more excellent follow up from Dune Messiah.

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