Legends of Dune Trilogy [Box Set] - (The Butlerian Jihad/The Machine Crusade/The Battle of Corrin)

Legends of Dune Trilogy [Box Set] - (The Butlerian Jihad/The Machine Crusade/The Battle of Corrin)
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In the Beginning

Read it for the back story but don't expect anything as deep or as well written as the original Dune.

Not just for Dune fans

As a Dune fan, how cold I not love it?

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Legends of Dune Trilogy [Box Set] - (The Butlerian Jihad/The Machine Crusade/The Battle of Corrin)
Brian Herbert , and Kevin J. Anderson
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This Mass Market Boxed Set contains the three volumes of the Legends of Dune:

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Dune: The Butlerian Jihad

Frank Herbert’s Dune series is one of the great creations of imaginative literature, science fiction’s answer to The Lord of the Rings.

Decades after Herbert’s original novels, the Dune saga was continued by Frank Herbert’s son, Brian Herbert, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. Working from Frank Herbert’s own notes, the acclaimed authors reveal the chapter of the Dune saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: the Butlerian Jihad.

Throughout the Dune novels, Frank Herbert frequently referred to the war in which humans wrested their freedom from “thinking machines.” In Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring to life the story of that war, a tale previously seen only in tantalizing hints and clues. Finally, we see how Serena Butler’s passionate grief ignites the struggle that will liberate humans from their machine masters; here is the amazing tale of the Zensunni Wanderers, who escape bondage to flee to the desert world where they will declare themselves the Free Men of Dune. And here is the backward, nearly forgotten planet of Arrakis, where traders have discovered the remarkable properties of the spice melange. . . .

Dune: The Machine Crusade

More than two decades have passed since the events chronicled in Dune: The Butlerian Jihad. The crusade against thinking robots has ground on for years, but the forces led by Serena Butler and Irbis Ginjo have made only slight gains; the human worlds grow weary of war, of the bloody, inconclusive swing from victory to defeat.

The fearsome cymeks, led by Agamemnon, hatch new plots to regain their lost power from Omnius--as their numbers dwindle and time begins to run out. The fighters of Ginaz, led by Jool Noret, forge themselves into an elite warrior class, a weapon against the machine-dominated worlds. Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva are on the verge of the most important discovery in human history-a way to "fold" space and travel instantaneously to any place in the galaxy.

And on the faraway, nearly worthless planet of Arrakis, Selim Wormrider and his band of outlaws take the first steps to making themselves the feared fighters who will change the course of history: the Fremen.

Here is the unrivaled imaginative power that has put Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson on bestseller lists everywhere and earned them the high regard of readers around the globe. The fantastic saga of Dune continues in Dune: The Machine Crusade.

Dune: The Battle of Corrin

It has been fifty-six hard years since the events of Dune: The Machine Crusade. Following the death of Serena Butler, the bloodiest decades of the Jihad take place. Synchronized Worlds and Unallied Planets are liberated one by one, and at long last, after years of victory, the human worlds begin to hope that the end of the centuries-long conflict with the thinking machines is finally in sight.

Unfortunately, Omnius has one last, deadly card to play. In a last-ditch effort to destroy humankind, virulent plagues are let loose throughout the galaxy, decimating the populations of whole planets . . . and once again, the tide of the titanic struggle shifts against the warriors of the human race. At last, the war that has lasted many lifetimes will be decided in the apocalyptic Battle of Corrin.

In the greatest battle in science fiction history, human and machine face off one last time. . . . And on the desert planet of Arrakis, the legendary Fremen of Dune become the feared fighting force to be discovered by Paul Muad'Dib in Frank Herbert's classic, Dune.

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In the Beginning.......2007-08-12

If you are a Dune fan and haven't read any of the various new titles I urge you to visit the Dune novel website which gives a chronological listing of all the Dune novels, beginning with this trilogy.

In this exciting trio the reader is taken back to the distant past of the Dune universe. Meet the ancestors of the Atreides and Harkonnen families. The reader will also have a front row seat for the birth of such Dune Legends as the Spacing Guild, the Suk School, the first Fremen of Dune, the first Reverend Mother of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, discovery of the spice Melange, the first Space Guild Navigator...all played out and woven into the backdrop story of the Butlerian Jihad, humanity's epic battle for freedom from the Thinking Machines.

Kudos to Frank's son Brian and coauthor Kevin Anderson for a fantastic beginning to the growing world of Dune.

Read it for the back story but don't expect anything as deep or as well written as the original Dune........2007-07-18

Meh, so so.

Brian is clearly not nearly the writer his father was, (seems to always be the case when two writers collaborate, doubly so when one of the writers is the son.) and some of the names/concepts/plot lines are totally ridiculous. "Omnious Prime" - Seriously? (I thought he was a transformer?) But it gets better; He controls multiple planets and the way he keps all his brains synchronized is to send a ship around to each planet and have it update and be updated.

Just the one ship.

Just the one single ship that the enemy, (us humans) could maybe intercept and load with a virus? I mean I don't wanna wreck the plot but really? that's the plot? Still, it's nice to get the back story and know the whys and wherefores behind that Jihad and why there are no computers in Dune.

The major problem I had with this though is that I constantly felt as if they kept rehashing and stretching the book out. It's as if they where getting paid by the word. Perhaps if because the original books where so thick, these should be thick too, and just like the student that double spaces their essay, it doesn't really work . Instead it drones on and on. Their editor should have paired it right back and it would have made for a less painful read.

In the end I liked the closure and history these books provided - but these, and the Houses of Dune series little more than the Scifi equivalent of a beach book. Also these prequels help set up the final ending books of the original Dune saga that where never finished because of Frank Herbert's death.

My advice; buy them used or listen to the books on CD.

Not just for Dune fans.......2007-02-08

These three books are fun to read! Well written, easy to read prose style. In fact, these are easier to read than the original Dune novel. The characters are interesting, lots of things going on. Very enjoyable.
If you never were a Dune fan, these books still would be fun to read, because they stand on their own. If you have been a Dune fan, these novels provide answers, such as: Who was the first to ride a sandworm? How was space folding discovered? Where did the Fremen come from, and how were they named? Many sub-plots and interesting characters that we care about make this my favorite sci-fi/fantasy epic.

As a Dune fan, how cold I not love it?.......2007-01-10

I really loved all three books! I couldn't wait to finish the first, so I could begin the second! Same thing with the second...
It's very good being able to continue reading all about Dune universe, even without the great creator, Frank Herbert.
It's a great reading experience and in the top of the "must read" list for any scy-fi fan.

Dune Book Set.......2007-01-10

Recently purchased this trio set of Dune novels and it is GREAT. The box set is a sturdy, durable set that will last for many years. I am glad to own them as part of my collection.

The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, Book 1)

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The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, Book 1)
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Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the great creations of imaginative literature, science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings.Decades after Herbert's original novels, the Dune saga was continued by Frank Herbert's son, Brian Herbert, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. Working from Frank Herbert's own notes, the acclaimed authors reveal the chapter of the Dune saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: the Butlerian Jihad.Throughout the Dune novels, Frank Herbert frequently referred to the war in which humans wrested their freedom from "thinking machines." In Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring to life the story of that war, a tale previously seen only in tantalizing hints and clues. Finally, we see how Serena Butler's passionate grief ignites the struggle that will liberate humans from their machine masters; here is the amazing tale of the Zensunni Wanderers, who escape bondage to flee to the desert world where they will declare themselves the Free Men of Dune. And here is the backward, nearly forgotten planet of Arrakis, where traders have discovered the remarkable properties of the spice melange......

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A Thoroughly Enjoyable Read.......2007-10-08

As a long-time fan of science fiction (over 40 years) I feel like I have some reservoir of authority to draw on in commenting on this book. The explanation of the origins of the worm riders of Dune and the Butlerian Jihad itself are strangely compelling and make for satisfying reading.

Where the series falls down is in not making the bloodshed believable. Omnius comes off a bit like a petulant twit and the cymeks are simply cartoonish. Nonetheless, I gave this a four star rating because damnit, I enjoyed it.

One of the greatest science-fiction books of all times!.......2007-10-03

I think this is one of the greatest science fiction books I have ever read. It is a extremely well written story that once you start reading you cannot put it down. It is just a hair under the original Dune by Frank Herbert. But, it is still a extremely compelling story, the characters are detailed in such a way, it is as if you know them personally, and great action all the way through the book. A truly must read for science-fiction fans.

Super Reader.......2007-08-26

We see what the Butlerian Jihad is. An articially intelligent robot experiments in various nasty ways upon humans to discover more about them and the nature of life. Serena Butler is one of these, and she has a child. The computer tyrant Omnius basically control all civilisation.

When the robot Erasmus kills her child, Serena is a rallying point for a human resistance movement to spring up and fight for human control of their own destiny.

Good but not FANTASTIC.......2007-07-30

It was hard for Frank Herbert to keep up with himself during his work on the original canon of the Dune Chronicles. That being said, for me, all six books under Frank Herbert's reign in the Dune Universe qualified for five stars each.

Here we are today with Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson at the helm. At first, I was a die hard fan of the original series and totally not interested in Brian/Kevin's work. However, earlier this summer I found myself waiting in line at Starbucks in Fred Meyer and there it was...a fresh copy of Dune: Butlerian Jihad...just taunting me. Since I was on my way out of town for a quick vacation, I decided to pick it up. I had nothing to lose and I was interested in seeing what all the fuss was about.

At first impression, the quality and depth of the story line is no match against the original series. However, I was able to put my bias aside and I did find myself enjoying the story for what it is. It was nice to read about "early" Arrakis and about some of the characters and constructs only mentioned briefly in the original series. However, I was a bit turned off of the with the not-so-creative use of the names of ancient human deity's for the antagonists in the story. Agamemnon? Dante? Juno? Xerxes? Come on. I would prefer completely new and interesting names for the bad guys (and girl). Frank was able to pull it off with the 'Valdimir Harkonen' and the like. When I visit the Dune universe, I want to escape this world, not be reminded of existing mythology.

That aside. I enjoyed the book but completely acknowledge the fact that if you are a die hard Frank Herbert Dune fan, you may find this book/series sub par next to the original. I will give it 4 out of 5 stars. I will finish this series now that I have started it...probably visit the House books while I am at it...and re-read the original series for the fifth time.

Heavy-handed, but entertaining, look at the pre-Muad'dib Dune universe.......2007-06-10

This is not a shoddy start to an original series set in Frank Herbert's (FH) "Dune" universe. In fact, "The Butlerian Jihad" (TBJ) is actually a good non-FH "Dune" book, so help me. As context, note that I am a longtime classic-"Dune" series fan, but that I stop short of being an outright purist, if only by the slimmest margin. The union of Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson has been a hit-and-miss affair so far, but this book definitely is one of their successes.

In the universe of TBJ, mankind has long since mastered the secrets of interstellar travel. Humanity has completed its galactic diaspora only to witness the deterioration of its magnificent Empire at the hands of the sadistic Titans, power-mad opportunists who crave absolute control. These Titans are a group of iron-fisted individuals who took advantage of the Old Empire's lax vigilance, overthrowing the old rulers and installing themselves in power in their place. Lovers of violence, hedonistic delights, dominion, and atrocity, the Titans feared that Death's cold touch would bring their magnificent totalitarian society to an early end. They thus opted for a permanent solution: the transfer of their brains into life-support modules which could be connected to any number of suitable "host" robotic bodies. Feeling satisfaction at their newfound immortality, these overlords, now known as "cymeks," themselves became complacent. Within a century, they witness the end of their era of dominion with the rise of an artificial-intelligence despot known as the computer Evermind.

Free humanity still endures in a loose confederation known as "The League of Nobles," an aggregate of solar systems with Salusa Secundus as capital planet. The Evermind and the League of Nobles have coexisted in a state of armed peace for centuries, neither side making significant inroads against their opponent. The book opens with a furious robotic attack on the city of Zymia, capital city of Salusa Secundus. A gigantic fleet has swept away the human patrol craft on the system's perimeter, and is now on an intercept course with the planet itself. Xavier Harkonnen, an officer of the League of Nobles armed forces, initially expresses scorn at the planned attack of the machines: Salusa Secundus is surrounded by an energy field capable of wiping the robotic minds of any machine aggressor, thereby preventing any coordinated attack inside the planet's atmosphere. His arrogance vanishes when he realizes that the inhuman attackers have an ace in the hole: they are using cymeks and neocymeks as vanguard troops to destroy the towers creating the energy field. Having human minds, these shock troops are impervious to the mind-wiping technology, and can easily penetrate this barrier as if it wasn't there. Reacting quickly when a cymek attack kills his superior officer, Xavier decides that to save the world, he is willing to sacrifice Zymia and every living person in it.

Characters in this book lack depth, except perhaps the sadistic robot known as Erasmus. He is an interesting entity, who displays a complex array of beliefs. He feels both superior and inferior to humans. He craves knowledge of their emotional responses, while he dissects twins in his operative suite. He realizes that every human is unique, not possessing a back-up copy, yet displays zero hesitation to kill a cook who accidentally dents his metal body with a knife. Aside from Erasmus, and the occasional glimpse of insight into the true character of Selim "Wormrider," people are one-dimensional puppets of plot-driving utility only. This book is told from the perspective of multiple characters a la the "point-of-view" technique. For example, one chapter is told from Erasmus' perspective, another from Xavier's perspective, etc. It can be a fundamentally useful method of showing the story is ultimately a matter of perspective, and not necessarily filled with "heroes" and "villains." As far as inducing mass-empathy, the authors fall short. However, they do successfully link the various points-of-view into a cohesive plot, with rousing action sequences, stirrings of "plans-within-plans," and moments of actual brilliance.

This is a review of the CD audiobook version, which was adequately narrated by Scott Brick. Scott only shines in this recording during his depiction of Erasmus--never fear, in later book CDs, Scott's skill definitely comes to the fore. Most of the discs also have suitable musical pieces which appropriately match the tone of the current chapter. There is no bonus material (i.e., interviews and the like) on this recorded book. The downside of listening to an audiobook based on the writing of Frank Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is this: it forces you to listen to multiple reiterations of various sub-plots, overused words, and clichéd phrases. In short, these authors leave nothing, absolutely nothing, to the imagination, and repeat themselves with these unnecessary explanations endlessly. If I ever hear the word "obliterate," "esoteric," or "independent" again, it'll be too soon.

This is an action book with "Dune" scrawled on the cover, basically as a marketing ploy. There is lots of fighting, oodles of space-geek terminology, eternal "what does it mean to be `human'" musings, and not-so-subtle commentary on the military/political utility of religion. If you are such a purist as to be offended by Frank Herbert's legacy being trotted out as façade for a little "metal n' shootin'," then avoid this book. If you can appreciate FH's books by themselves, yet are willing to try something tangentially connected with his universe, then try TBJ: the doubly-climactic series of events of the last 150 pages is worth the price of admission. The authors successfully manipulate the cast of characters and series of events into a suitably momentous finale-nexus by the book's end. This is not FH, and could never be, but this is good science fiction.

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THE EPIC PREQUEL TO DUNE

"DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES is a terrific prequel, but it is also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision."—Dean Koontz

Frank Herbert's Dune chronicles became an enduring classic and the most popular science fiction series of all time. Working from recently discovered files left by his father, Brian Herbert and best-selling novelist Kevin J. Anderson bring us Dune: House Atreides, the prequel, which captures all the complexity and grand themes of the original work while weaving a new tapestry of great passion and momentous destiny into a saga that expands the tale written by Frank Herbert more than thirty years ago.

Complex, brilliant, and prophetic, Frank Herbert's award-winning Dune chronicles captured the imaginations of millions of readers worldwide—and transformed their perception of what the future could be. By his death in 1986, Frank Herbert had completed six novels in the Dune series. But much of his vision—vast, sprawling, and multilayered—remained unwritten. Now, working from recently discovered files left by his father, Brian Herbert and bestselling novelist Kevin J. Anderson collaborate on a new novel, the first volume in the prequel to Dune—where we step onto planet Arrakis...decades before Dune's hero, Paul Atreides, walks its sands. —
Beginning nearly four decades before Dune, House Atreides introduces pivotal characters, alliances, base treacheries, and bright hopes that form the foundation of Dune. On the planet Arrakis, an aging tyrant sits on the Golden Lion Throne and rules all of the known universe, while his son grows dangerously impatient for the crown. A quasi-religious order of black-robed women move their secret breeding program one momentous step closer to creating a god-child they call the Kwisatz Haderach. And a minor family among the nobility, House Atreides, chooses a course of honor that will bring it to destruction at the hands of its mortal enemy, House Harkonnen—or take it to new heights of power.

Here is the rich and complex world that Frank Herbert created in his classic series, in the time leading up to the momentous events of Dune. As Emperor Elrood's son Shaddam plots a subtle regicide, young Leto Atreides leaves his lush, water-rich planet for a year's education on the mechanized world of Ix; a planetologist named Pardot Kynes is dispatched by the Emperor to the desert planet Arrakis, or Dune, to discover the secrets of the addictive spice known as melange; and the eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho is hunted by his cruel masters in a terrifying game from which he vows escape and vengeance. But none can envision the fate in store for them: one that will make them renegades—and shapers of history.

Covering the decade when Shaddam wins his throne, the teenager Leo Atreides becomes unexpectedly the rule of House Atreides, and Pardot Kynes uncovers one of the planet Dune's greatest secrets, House Atreides stands next to Dune in its power and scope. While this new novel solves some of Dune's most baffling mysteries, it presents new puzzles springing from the sands where one day Paul Muad'Dib Atreides will walk. But now, in the years before Paul's birth, an unforgettable new epic begins. Fans of the Dune chronicles will relish the opportunity to return to the rich and exotic universe created by Frank Herbert, while new readers will be introduced to an incomparable imagination—a future where the fate of the entire cosmos is at stake.

The Story Behind Dune: House Atreides
by Brian Herbert

When my father first sat down with me to go over one of my manuscripts, he told me that he couldn't teach me how to write; instead, he would teach me what he called "the care and feeding of editors": how to make manuscripts look presentable so that they wouldn't be tossed into a slush pile, unread. He then proceeded to teach me how to write. I remember many instances when we would brainstorm ideas and dissect my own novel manuscripts. He taught me how to develop worlds, to create characters, to invent action...and to describe all of it. We collaborated on the novel Man of Two Worlds, Frank Herbert's last published work, and even talked about working together on a new Dune novel, but we'd set no date, had established no specific details or direction.

That novel was not to be. When my father died in 1986, he left several projects unfinished. For years there were rumors that I would write another novel set in my father's Dune universe, a sequel to the sixth book in the series, Chapterhouse: Dune. Prominent writers approached me with offers of collaboration, but in tossing ideas around with them I couldn't visualize the project coming to fruition. They were excellent writers, but in combination with them I didn't feel the necessary synergy for such a monumental task. Along with Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and a handful of other works, Dune stood as one of the greatest creative achievements of all time, and arguably the greatest example of science fiction world-building in the history of literature. For the sake of my father's legacy, I could not select the wrong person.

It wasn't until I began conversation with Kevin J. Anderson, a critically acclaimed and internationally best-selling author, that I found someone whose enthusiasm and passion for the Dune universe match my own. Much of Kevin's writing had been influenced heavily by the work of Frank Herbert. I read everything I could get my hands on that Kevin had written, and did more checking on him. It soon became clear that he was a brilliant writer and that his reputation was sterling. We hit it off immediately, both on a personal and professional level; new story ideas fairly exploded from our minds and together, we found the energy to tackle such a massive project.

Frank Herbert had left behind literally thousands of pages of notes, ideas, and sketches. Of all the possible Dune stories we could tell, Kevin and I chose to concentrate on an immediate prequel, to go back to the heart of Dune's readership, the core characters and situations that had made this the best-selling science fiction novel of all time: The love story of Duke Leto and Lady Jessica; their first battle with Baron Harkonnen; the quest of the planetologist Kynes, sent to the desert world of Dune to investigate the precious spice and the sandworms and the Fremen...and the power-hungry Crown Prince Shaddam, who would do anything to secure the Imperial throne.

The Dune universe is a vast canvas, with ample opportunity for many stories, but we have chosen to start here, featuring the characters with whom all Dune fans are familiar. Dune: House Atreides is a personal story that means a great deal to us; we hope booksellers and readers alike will feel the same way.

Signed,
Brian Herbert

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The breathtaking vision and incomparable storytelling of Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson's Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, a prequel to Frank Herbert's classic Dune, propelled it to the ranks of speculative fiction's classics in its own right. Now, with all the color, scope, and fascination of the prior novel, comes Dune: The Machine Crusade.. More than two decades have passed since the events chronicled in The Butlerian Jihad. The crusade against thinking robots has ground on for years, but the forces led by Serena Butler and Irbis Ginjo have made only slight gains; the human worlds grow weary of war, of the bloody, inconclusive swing from victory to defeat. The fearsome cymeks, led by Agamemnon, hatch new plots to regain their lost power from Omnius--as their numbers dwindle and time begins to run out. The fighters of Ginaz, led by Jool Noret, forge themselves into an elite warrior class, a weapon against the machine-dominated worlds. Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva are on the verge of the most important discovery in human history-a way to "fold" space and travel instantaneously to any place in the galaxy. And on the faraway, nearly worthless planet of Arrakis, Selim Wormrider and his band of outlaws take the first steps to making themselves the feared fighters who will change the course of history: the Fremen.Here is the unrivaled imaginative power that has put Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson on bestseller lists everywhere and earned them the high regard of readers around the globe. The fantastic saga of Dune continues in Dune: The Machine Crusade.

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The exciting sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Dune: The Butlerian Jihad.

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Super Reader.......2007-08-26

An group of outlaws lead by a Wormrider is increasing their numbers on Dune.

A couple of decades after the death of Serena's child, Xavier Harkonnen and Vorian Atreides are leading the human resistance to Omnius and the Cymeks, with assistance from their Priestess, but not suspecting that they are being duped by a leading politician.

This book could have beneffited from some more creativity........2007-07-30

We all know that this series is no match for Frank Herbert's work. So I will not beat that dead horse here.

Looking at this series as on its own, I have to admit, I liked Butlerian Jihad as a summer trash read. I picked this one up to complete the story and have to say to Brian and Kevin this: Give me a break! - A Human/Machine Hybrid that looks like a dragon and flies around the galaxy in an asteroid!!!!

This book does fill some holes of the history/mythology of the Frank Herbert Dune series which is nice, but this book lacks the creativity and imagination that one would expect in the Dune universe.

I would have prefered an encyclopedic chronology of this era of "Dune History". Perhaps if this book/series was written as if it were a history book, without the cheesy story line, it might have been more widely accepted by the die hard Frank Herbert dune fans. Alas, this is hand that we have been dealt and now must live with it for the rest of eternity.

This book/series should not ever be considered as required reading as the original series should be. Never the less, it is a somewhat enjoyable summer trash read if you are into spoon fed, paint by numbers plot and character development. No thinkers here please.

3 out of 5 stars (and that is really pushing it). I hope these two don't blow it with Hunters of Dune/Sandworms of Dune.

The Legend of Dune Series Continues..........2007-03-21

As with the other books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, I believe this book is judged harshly based solely on the fact that Frank Herbert didn't rise from the dead and pen it himself. That aside, this novel is an excellent addition to the dune universe. This novel continues where The Butlerian Jihad leave off and is quite entertaining. Dispite being the middle book in a trilogy, this novel does resolve several plotlines and sets up a few more to come into fruition in the next novel. In all, a great set-up for continuing the plotline in The Battle of Corrin.

As a side note I do recommend before beginning here to read all six classic dune books, followed by the Dune Prelude Trilogy, and then The Butlerian Jihad. The background information found there will make this book a much more enjoyable (and considerably less confusing) read.

Falling short of Dune.......2007-02-03

Having read the original Dune novels by Frank Herbert I delved into the the Machine Crusade hoping to find myself reinvigurated into the Dune universe, but was sorely disappointed. I will read the Battle of Corrin in order to bridge the overall historical gaps in foundations that set the scene up for the original Dune novel but will not read the House books. The writting in these books is very formulaic, and as others have pointed out the author is constantly reminding you about past events which are about 4 pages back in the scene. Also I found it irritating that the legendary vendetta between House Harkonnen and Atreides seems to have been downplayed greatly. It seems destined to be as random as Xaviers fate in the novel. Heres a genuine good character, so its hard to believe that the next novel will provide me with the sufficient reasons behind the legendary grudge between Houses, if anything this book makes me symphatetic to the Harkonnens... whats that all about? Also, other central characters in the novel seem to converge on coincidental ends which seem more like cop outs rather than climactic endings. I could have gained the same amount of detail and information of the events and characters with having read appendixes and timelines. Read the original 6 Dune novels, thats what I plan to do just to filter out this bad taste in the Dune universe. A for effort, C for substance.

The Rape & Pillage Continue.......2007-01-23

There are too many things that don't make sense in this book to list here.

The lack of continuity continues. It's bad enough that Brian can't be consistent with his own writings, but he obviously either never read his father's books or ignores them completely.

Brian's insufficient grasp of religion, politics, and economics continues to be embarrassing. They were the linchpins of his father's books, he only shows his incredible lack of understanding of those topics when he attempts to address them.

Suffice it to say that Brian Herbert's rape, pillage, and dishonor of his father's fine legacy continues. I'm glad to know that Frank Herbert isn't alive to see the horror that his son has visited upon the Dune Universe.

Avoid these atrocities at all costs.

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