Book · 1976 · Dune (Imaginary place)
Children of Dune
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And the second greatest is the children of dune.
The best things said about it
At this point Herbert wrote six novels he wrote Dune and then there are five sequels Dune Messiah children of Dune God emperor of Dune Heretics of Dune and Chapter House Dune.
I have the the dune quote from frank herbert the writer children of dune when i'm weaker than you i ask for freedom because that is according to your principles.
Sci-fi tv series is a bit better than lynch's movie especially second installation children of dune that follows later books it shows that paul the protagonist of the first book is not a hero of the story but a villain.
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Why people recommend it
Children of Dune by Frank Herbert is a renowned science fiction novel that continues the epic saga of the desert planet Arrakis and its ruling lineage. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Dan Kokotov cited the book as the second greatest science fiction novel ever written. Gilbert Cruz discussed the title on The Book Review, placing it within the context of the original six novels authored by Frank Herbert following the massive success of the first book in the series. The book also served as a source for notable political commentary and philosophical quotes. Buck Sexton mentioned Children of Dune on The Megyn Kelly Show, referencing a specific line about power and weakness. Tim Pool brought up the same poignant quote on Timcast IRL—specifically, the sentiment that when someone is weaker than another, they demand freedom based on their opponent's principles—to illustrate how individuals invoke principles differently depending on their relative power. Furthermore, a contributor on Timcast IRL noted that screen adaptations of the later books effectively subvert traditional tropes by portraying the protagonist of the initial story as a villain rather than a conventional hero. Across these varied discussions, commentators utilized the novel to explore complex themes of political manipulation, philosophical irony, and evolving character arcs within speculative fiction.
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Dan Kokotov and the second greatest is the children of dune 1
“and the second greatest is the children of dune”
Buck Sexton but it's from Children of Doom which I believe is the sequel which I have not read, but the quote is when I… 1
“but it's from Children of Doom which I believe is the sequel which I have not read, but the quote is when I am weak I demand freedom”
Gilbert Cruz at this point Herbert wrote six novels he wrote Dune and then there are five sequels Dune Messiah children… 1
“at this point Herbert wrote six novels he wrote Dune and then there are five sequels Dune Messiah children of Dune God emperor of Dune Heretics of Dune and Chapter House Dune”
Tim Pool I have the the dune quote from frank herbert the writer children of dune when i'm weaker than you i ask for… 1
“I have the the dune quote from frank herbert the writer children of dune when i'm weaker than you i ask for freedom because that is according to your principles”
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“sci-fi tv series is a bit better than lynch's movie especially second installation children of dune that follows later books it shows that paul the protagonist of the first book is not a hero of the story but a villain”
