68 pages 2 hours read

Frank Herbert

Children of Dune

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Children of Dune by Frank Herbert follows Alia Atreides as she rules the Imperium after her brother Paul Muad'Dib's departure, while struggling with internal and external threats. Paul's children, Leto II and Ghanima, navigate political intrigue and the peril of Abomination, using their powers to chart a future divergent from their past. They contend with familial, ecological, and political crises to shape their destiny. Sensitive topics include discussions of mental health, familial conflict, and political manipulation.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Who should read this

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.

RecommendedReading 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