Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

This is a Buddy Read for Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert starting May 5, 2018.

In!!

Will definitely join for this one can’t wait to continue the story although I’m surprised how small the book is compared to the first book

Ahdam wrote: "Will definitely join for this one can’t wait to continue the story although I’m surprised how small the book is compared to the first book"

It is, right.
I really wonder what happens to the princess

Yaaay, something I want to read. Completely forgot the plot of the first one, though))

Since this book is small I should be able to read it this weekend

Started early ... just having a packed reading schedule lol.

On chapter 3. So far I feel like the conversations are really deep and confusing. Like I don’t get the hidden meaning behind the words or gestures if not spelled out explicitly by the author. Is it me or do you guys feel the same?

Irulan (view spoiler)[I’d thought she was a willing queen, but apparently not. I thought her writing all those passages about Muad’Dib meant that she’s genuinely interested and supported him. But, she’s now part of the conspiracy, that’s surprising. Interested to know how they’re gonna plot the downfall of Paul. (hide spoiler)]

Ooh I might try and sneak this in if I can. I really loved Dune and want to learn more about the world, so I'll try get this into the schedule!

I'm done! Very interesting second half of the book really redeems it in my opinion. I was almost ready to quit in the first few chapters with the confusing conversations. But, the actions started moving the story.

Barry wrote: "Started early ... just having a packed reading schedule lol.

On chapter 3. So far I feel like the conversations are really deep and confusing. Like I don’t get the hidden meaning behind the words..."

Irulan disappointed me too. Guess she was only interested in his political image.

Reading this, I feel like a first grade student struggling with leaving the good place.
I'm curious to know how but I also don't want to see Paul go down.
Ahhh. All my good feelings about the first book was born from my sympathy to Paul. I don't want him to lose. And Herbert made it harder saying the results upfront.
:( :( :(

I'm finished and I ask myself:
(view spoiler)[How do we forgive Irulan?
I like Alia but is she enough to fill the void Paul left(in my heart)? (hide spoiler)]

Is this group reading the whole Dune Chronicles?

I'd like to continue reading together if someone else does too?

@ Patric and Beste

I’m gonna take it book by book. I’m interested to continue to book 3, but probably not until July. My schedule is just packed. When are you guys planning to continue?

Well, this was pretty boring, very different from the first book. + Not a fan of all the confusing convos.

Barry wrote: "@ Patric and Beste

I’m gonna take it book by book. I’m interested to continue to book 3, but probably not until July. My schedule is just packed. When are you guys planning to continue?"

July is ok with me.

How about July 10?

Barry wrote: "How about July 10?"

Ok. Hey Patrick!!!!! Come to my voice.. :)
What do you think of July10?