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Why does the first book has so many more rating than this one? Don't people care about this book?

Jack My impression is that the "Dune" series, while considered a classic in science-fiction, doesn't have much of a contemporary cult following, such as Lo…moreMy impression is that the "Dune" series, while considered a classic in science-fiction, doesn't have much of a contemporary cult following, such as Lord of the Rings. "Dune" is in a similar to the "Foundation" or the "Rama" series in which are also considered classics, but the average reader probably won't go beyond the first book unless they find the first book especially engaging.(less)

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Is there any sexual content in the book?

Jean There are references made to sex. Nothing dirty but might raise unnecessary questions. I think in general this book is too heavy for children.

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Anyone else not enjoy "Dune Messiah" as much as "Dune"? I'm not sure. Really I didn't understand the concept of jumping 12 years after the ending of "Dune". I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. I'm glad that others had a better experience than me. Anyone else experiencing these same feelings?

Matt Pfarr I certrainly did not, though they are very different stories. I was very confused why we did a huge time jump and skipped over the jihad, continued st…moreI certrainly did not, though they are very different stories. I was very confused why we did a huge time jump and skipped over the jihad, continued struggle between Atreides and Harkonnin, battle with the emporer, and Paul taking over the universe. That seemed like a much more interesting story and the events there impacted every single character in this and even had them constantly referencing back to them. Why not tell that story? (less)

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