Probro

I picked up this book because I noticed the absolute lack of Indian Literature in my reading list. As an Indian, I wanted to see what authors from my home could offer, and I was not disappointed. The story was emotionally gripping and the amount of themes it tackles is impressive. I really felt for the characters and their plight. The ending in particular was heartbreaking.

Highly recommend to anyone interested in reading modern Indian literature.

I understand that it might be too slow for some, but the book is just so well written that even the "sluggish" parts are a joy to read. The build up as a whole is also just so worth it. The entire culture that the book depicts is so fascinating, and I loved the connections it makes to religion and fanaticism.

This is a book I was not sure how I felt about until I finished it. It's confusing, and the story gets messy, but Paul's entire arc hooked me. I think the biggest thing holding this book back for me, at least on the first read, is how complicated the Duncan Idaho plotline is. I really didn't understand much of it until the end, where things finally clicked. Maybe that was the intent? Also, the whole romance between him and Alia felt so forced, and just kind of came out of nowhere. Paul's visions and intent were also very unclear, but I liked it as it really put me into the shoes of the other characters.

Overall, a fantastic conclusion to the story of Muad'Dib. Definitely a book I'm going to reread.

I'll probably get to Children of Dune in a little while.

Got about 100 pages in. Didn't really hook me :(