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God Emperor of Dune
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: Dune Saga, Book 15, Dune, Book 4
- Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
But to achieve his final victory, Leto Atreides must also bring about his own downfall.
What the critics say
"Rich fare...Heady stuff." ( Los Angeles Times)
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- Aleef
- 2021-01-16
one of my top 3 books
The Dune series changed my life back when I was 18. I'm going through it now for the 3rd time and I still feel like Frank Herbert is talking directly to me and understands me better than I do. I loved every single word in this book.
Yes, it is definitely not for everyone, but if you, like me, feel like it has been written for you, that elevates the book to a manual of invaluable lessons you can't learn anywhere else.
The performance was very good but I couldn't help being annoyed by the whiny, overly dramatic, almost crying tone of whoever read the quotes before the chapters. Leto would never sound like that.
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- Warmachine
- 2020-04-28
Good story of the Dune cannon.
It does have a heady feeling throughout but it is to be expected from that series. What happens when an all-powerful emperor discusses his motivations, his turmoils and hopes for the future with his subordinates? You get what constitutes about 80% of this book. It may not be for everybody, but it was fully appreciated by this fan!
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- Charles MacLean
- 2019-07-27
different from the others in the series.
I loved the first 3 books and this one was fine but not on the same level.
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- Matthew
- 2021-12-07
Another outstanding sequel
Frank Herbert probably could have closed off the series with this book - it's so well done and it does a great job of tying up the loose strings.
BUT if you're hungering for more books after this, Frank (and family) won't disappoint!
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- Zach Giroux
- 2021-12-02
A whole new world of dune.
I came to the dune series after watching the new movie. I could of never imagined the incredible story ark this series could offer.
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- datagod
- 2021-11-07
You pick up so much more by listening
An excellent reading of my favorite book in the dune universe. I learned so much this time through that I never noticed before while reading.
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- Nolan
- 2021-07-19
15 hours is a lot
Really enjoyed the story but 8-10 hours would have been plenty for what the story had to tell.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-01
Slow and introspective
I liked the book in general but I wouldn't say it is a favorite.
It is mostly philosophical monologues of the God Emperor or dialogues with partly hidden meaning between him and the same 2-4 characters. Very limited story line.
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- Joel D Offenberg
- 2009-12-03
Almost as good as the original
God Emperor of Dune compares well with the original Dune, better than the previous two sequels (Dune Messiah and Children of Dune). It doesn't quite measure up to the standard of the first book, but few books, anywhere, do.
Warning: God Emperor of Dune is the third sequel to Dune. Ignore this book until you are familiar with Dune and the first 2 sequels.
It is 3500 years since Leto II Atreides donned his living sandtrout armor. Leto is now a living deity as well as galactic emperor...prescient, super-intelligent, supremely strong, vengeful...and more sandworm than man. Arrakis is now lush and green; the sandworms (except for Leto) are all but extinct. There is no more spice, excepting centuries-old stockpiles.
This is Leto's Golden Path...the future for humanity that he foresaw and planned 3500 years ago.
Like most of Herbert's Dune books, this book has an operatic feel...it moves slowly and most of the book is taken up with dialogue. The story really is the people, their motives and their schemes. This book revolves almost entirely around the title character (more so than the prior books), but, then, the God Emperor is the dominant story of this time and place.
The narration is very well done; Simon Vance narrates most of the book, with Katherine Kellgren reading the occasional female-dominated chapter and Scott Brick delivering the epigraphs at the start of each chapter. Three excellent readers who did a great job.
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- Emilio Cobanera
- 2008-11-17
The art of reading.
There is little need of me further commending the Dune series. My main purpose here is to praise Simon Vance's reading of this extremely long book - as it is perhaps most natural to think of all six of them as one book. He manages to balance an extremely clear enunciation with the right sense of emotion and complex character composition required. I'm eagerly waiting for Audible's publication of "Chapterhouse Dune" , and I certainly expect that Simon Vance will be entrusted with the whole project. He's given new life to a book which is already very alive.
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- John Porter
- 2019-07-23
Heavy but excellent book
I was 15 when I first tried reading the Dune series. I quickly devoured the books until I reached God Emperor. Despite trying to push through, I had made it about 2/3 of the way before giving up. After going back to it all these years later, I understand why.
God Emperor of Dune is a book about how a person can choose to act in a way completely counter to how most feel that someone should act in order to bring about an outcome meant for the greater good. The novel is somewhat dense, highly political, and very introspective. After going through God Emperor today, it's easy to understand why my 15 year old self struggled with making it through, as I hadn't experienced enough life to prepare me for the subject matter the novel deals with.
The novel is seen from the point of view of the guide, rather than the adventurer. It's a more mature view that it rare in science fiction, and for those who can identify with that mindset, the novel is very natural and free flowing. This story includes preparing a protege, passing the torch to those that will follow, and the joy that comes from that experience.
All in all, the piece is well written, remains relevant, and worth reading for anyone who wants to understand mentorship. The reading was very well done. It uses the same cast from the previous Dune novels who keep up the same level of quality.
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- Thomas
- 2008-07-05
Excellent production
Frank Herbert's Dune series are among my all time favorite books. God Emperor is by far my favorite of the series. I have been waiting anxiously for the release of this production. I have not been disappointed. The story is at least as compelling in audio as it is in print. This production does the job excellently.
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- Hbomb
- 2016-04-11
Great performance.
After I read God Emperor about five years ago, to me, it was one of the most engrossing book I had ever read.
This audiobook does the novel justice. Each of the voice actors match the mood and atmosphere nicely.
My one dislike I have with the audiobook, in my opinion, would have to be the woman narrator. She was great up until she did the voice of Leto. Having the male narrator do all the voices even the women kind of became stale. So allowing a lady to add a touch of feminism sure kept me listening. That being said, the male should have jumped in. Again that is my opinion.
I would definitely recommend this audio to all the fans of the dune novels for sure. Also, to individuals who may of had a hard time reading the novel.
And of course, to those who enjoy audiobooks in general.
My rating comes from my true opinions which I have just expressed.
6 people found this helpful
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- Aaron
- 2009-01-10
Wonderful continuation of the Dune saga
Im working my way through all of the Dune books. While there is a significant amount of time passed between Children of Dune and this book the plot continues well with out the sense that a significant amount of the story is lost. This book is a little long in the tooth and IMO could have been a few hours shorter and not have lost the overall story. This book defiantly leaves me wanting to listen to the next part of the saga.
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- steve
- 2009-01-12
The Golden Path is obvious!
They are doing a great job with the production on these books, The readers are fantastic!
Of course they are the Dune books by Herbert so they are great. This one was as good as the rest.
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- Stacy
- 2008-08-08
Must be a Dune fan
When asked my favorite book, I answer Dune. I understand that it is not everyone's cup of tea.
Of the series, God Emperor is my favorite and this audiobook brought forth other aspects to consider. I enjoy contemplating Frank Herbert's writings.
If you have interest, please be sure to have checked out the others prior to this in the series: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune.
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- MoonUnit
- 2021-02-02
I’d skip it
I liked it better than Dune Messiah. That’s not saying much, but it’s the only praise I have to give this book.
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- Sergey Zakuraev
- 2020-05-31
Only downhill from here
If you are absolutely happy with Messiah and Children, you might want to keep reading, otherwise better stop. Having just finished the 6th book, I regret reading each of the 5 sequels. They only get worse with each book.
2 people found this helpful