God Emperor of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 4) (original 1981; edition 1984)

So far this is my favorite of the series. It addresses so many philosophical ideas within such a great framework of story. At once engaging and thought-provoking. In order to do a better review and really get at everything I learned, I have to read it again. It's a bit intense/dense. What can I say? I prefer to delve into morality and philosophy using literature. It's more meaningful to me that way, and I think entwining a beautiful story with many meanings and purposes takes a great deal of skill. What's even better is that Herbert manages to keep it entertaining. I guess my first reading almost always reflects on writing style, no matter how much I actually get out of the book, which in this case was a good deal. I will say that it puts religion and godhood into an interesting perspective. ( )

most interesting philosophies about government, female armies, and religion ( )

Poor Duncan. ( )

זה הרביעי בסדרה. יש לפחות עוד ​12 אבל אני הסתפקתי באלה ( )

By far my favourite Dune novel this is where the series truly becomes epic. Set some three thousand years after Leto II replaces his father as the controller of the universe's destiny this book takes us through Leto II's last days. Leto has had the courage to do what his father could not and become the God emperor of Dune and now his final sacrifice will reshape the universe. I could have happily seen the Dune series end after this book. ( )