68 pages 2 hours read

Frank Herbert

Children of Dune

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976

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Frank Herbert's Children of Dune is praised for its rich world-building and complex political intrigue, continuing the saga with a focus on character development and philosophical depth. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the plot convoluted. Overall, the book is a compelling, though occasionally dense, addition to the Dune series.

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Who Should Read Children of Dune?

An ideal reader for Frank Herbert's Children of Dune is a fan of intricate science fiction epics with political intrigue and rich world-building. They likely enjoyed Dune and Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, appreciating complex character development and detailed, speculative universes.

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Reading Age

15+years

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Classic Fiction
Themes
Natural World: Space & The Universe
Life/Time: The Future
Natural World: Environment