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Originally posted by dietcoke:
I just watched the mini-series "Dune" and really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read the book. I was a bit confused toward the end when Paul tells his mother that he is the grandson of (can't remember the name.) It was supposed to be very important that he was the grandson of this person. Who was his grandfather and why was it important?

Also, did Paul marry the emperor's daughter at the end? I wasn't clear on that either.

Thanks for for your help.

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Originally posted by dietcoke:
Thanks for the clarification. So, Paul never was the messiah? It was all a way for Lady Jessica to get her son in a position of power? Did he think he was the messiah? Where did his visions of the future initially come from?

This was a very complex show, I know I need to read the book.

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Originally posted by nedward:
They've already written two prequel trilogies from Herbert's notes, and to me they're not impressive. They fit okay in the universe, and they're decent enough tales, but they're not in the same league. And there's something about Anderson's writing style that annoys me; I wish I could put my finger on it.

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Originally posted by thatweirdgirl:
all my dune books, even the new books by his son, are on my pda. all of them. i say download them so you can read them anytime anywhere. That's what i do.

www.thatweirdgirl.com

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Originally posted by dietcoke:
I just watched the mini-series "Dune" and really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read the book. I was a bit confused toward the end when Paul tells his mother that he is the grandson of (can't remember the name.) It was supposed to be very important that he was the grandson of this person. Who was his grandfather and why was it important?

Also, did Paul marry the emperor's daughter at the end? I wasn't clear on that either.

Thanks for for your help.

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Originally posted by Hero:

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Originally posted by dietcoke:
Thanks for the clarification. So, Paul never was the messiah? It was all a way for Lady Jessica to get her son in a position of power? Did he think he was the messiah? Where did his visions of the future initially come from?

This was a very complex show, I know I need to read the book.

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1. Not the messiah. That becomes clear in the next mini-series. Don't wanna spoil it for you.

2. No. It was not Lady Jessica's intent to subvert the plans of the Sisterhood or seize power for her son. Instead she fell in love with Leto and Leto wanted a son and heir so badly she could not deny him.

3. I like to think that he was a potential messiah. He had all the right bloodlines and was one generation removed from being born the messiah. I think that means that he needed to take the final steps himself. Watch the next series (or at least part one of the next series) and you'll see what happens and get many of the answers you seek. Then we can discuss without spoilerizing it for you.

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Originally posted by dietcoke:
Well I knew Dune was going to be a challenge to read, like "Lord of the Rings" was for me. So I thought if I watched the movie first it would help me when I was reading the book. I was really glad I saw the movie, "Lord of the Rings," before I read the book.

Now granted, I did not think the mini-series was a great film (low score on the acting and pacing)but I thought it was a really intriguing story.

So, like "Lord of the Rings," I am sure I will like the book better, even though I really loved the Peter Jackson's movie!

I'll let you know what I think after I read the book. I may need some help as I read it!

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