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The Ixians send an ambassador, Hwi Noree, who was bred specifically to appeal to Leto II. The worm emperor has gone through a number of Duncan Idaho gholas at this point, killing them when he flies into a rage. There's a resistance group led by an impetuous girl named Siona who doesn't like Leto II's heavy-handed leadership style and would like to assassinate him. The majority of this book is long philosophical discussions from Leto II, who at this point in the story has been transformed into a worm and has been ruling Arrakis for 3500 of peace. The only reason I finished it is that I was out of Audible credits at the time. (Whoever they paid to occasionally read the poetry/quotes at the beginning of the chapters was AWFUL, like, William Shatner's “singing” meets your high school drama classes' first read of a Shakespeare script awful.) I really enjoyed the previous Dune books, but this book was so bad that I think I'm done with the series at this point. What an absolute snore fest! 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He brings with him his Bible, his arrogant, holier-than-thou approach to saving souls, and his reluctant family: his obedient, meek wife Orleanna and teenage daughters Rachel, Leah, and Adah along with five-year-old Ruth May. This masterpiece by Barbara Kingsolver takes us deep into the jungle of the Congo beginning in 1959 when Southern Baptist preacher Nathan Price embarks on a risky missionary post in small village located on a smelly, crocodile-infested river on the edge of a lush, snake-infested jungle. And then when you're going about the business of life, you'll find yourself thinking, "When can I stop what I'm doing and read again?" As in, it starts out just fine - OK, but not fabulous - and then bit by bit it sneaks its way into your heart and soul. |