One thing that stuck out early is how much Star Wars took from it. Very immediately, the desert planet setting, the idea of a chosen one, the emperor, etc but really what got me is that Paul has such a more interesting struggle with evil than Luke does. Paul sees a future where he leads a holy war that kills a whole lot of people, where as Luke just vaguely struggles with the Dark Side, the ends arent really explored, its just the process that matters (Luke is a lib).

Anyways, sick book. Loved it, will read the sequel. Hoping to get more of the 4 year old girl with multiple intelligences, very sick.

  • Esoteir [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    I dunno dude, if being a massive homophobe to the point where you won't let your estranged gay son go to his mom's deathbed, and writing speeches for the republican party doesn't make you a reactionary, I'm not sure what the fuck does lmao