Dune Messiah

Maybe it was a mistake for me to read this without a break right after Dune, but there was a jarring tonal shift from the first book to this sequel. As always, the interaction and dialogue between characters are full of intrigue and fascination, but the book is broken up by a lot of meandering which kills the pace somewhat. Still a great cautionary tale of messiahs, religion and power, but I need a break from the series.