Somehow utterly readable and yet completely off-putting at the same time. Disturbing in its details, immersive and intelligently plotted, and almost aSomehow utterly readable and yet completely off-putting at the same time. Disturbing in its details, immersive and intelligently plotted, and almost addictive in that you really hope to find redemption for so many long-suffering characters - reminded me of watching Game of Thrones.
Bleak. Yet funny. Disgusting. Yet wise. Literally lost my appetite reading this and put it face-down whenever I was not reading it because it was so unpleasant to think about. But it was excellent! !?!? ...more
Truth be told, I started Dune to help me fall asleep at night. At times, it successfully did just that cuz, I mean, some of these characters *reallllyTruth be told, I started Dune to help me fall asleep at night. At times, it successfully did just that cuz, I mean, some of these characters *reallllyyy* like to monologue. Like that chapter where Thufir Hawat interrogates Lady Jessica? Holy hell, talk about a snooze fest! BUT! But most of the time it had the reverse effect and I was super invested and found the audiobook really engaging. Love how Princess Irulan breaks apart the chapters with quotes from her written works. Immediately downloaded Dune Messiah after finishing....more
Such creepy fun. I really enjoyed this. Definitely a dark read, though. Some parts made me squirm (the prognostication) in a spooked/grossed-out way, Such creepy fun. I really enjoyed this. Definitely a dark read, though. Some parts made me squirm (the prognostication) in a spooked/grossed-out way, while others are just hard to read (multiple instances of assault). I loved how the fantastical elements were rooted in the history and real world landscape of Yale's secret societies - gave it a sense of reality that made it that much creepier ;)...more
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