I found the first sequel to Dune to be a big let down. The majority of the book is people just explaining the plot to each other, with most of the characters behaving nothing like they did in the first book. I get that a lot of this is intentional, Paul is frozen by destiny, he is struggling to make any choice at all because he is trying to avoid disasters he is foreseeing. The disasters are actually happening though, billions are dying in a jihad.
Stuff about Dune
Dune is a classic science fiction book from 1965. It tells the story of Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Leto. Their family is taking control of the planet Arrakis near the start of the novel. Due to an arrangement with the emperor, the Baron Harkonen who currently rules the planet is handing it over. It is clear to everyone involved that this is a trap, and that they cannot be trusted. The opportunity is too great to pass up however, and the first section of the book is detailing the training that Paul receives and planning the move.