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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
As part of my endeavour to read all of the Dune novels chronologically, I finally finished Hunters of Dune. And I must say: what a chore! There were many times when I wanted to throw this book in a corner, and now I am somewhat proud I finished it.
Let me be the first to admit: I am a fool. A self-flagellatiing fool. I read this stupid thing years ago when it came out and even then, I hated it. Was this really based on notes made by Frank? Surely not! There are so many contradictions and errors with the Dune canon. I started making a list, but then I thought: what's the point? Indeed, what is the point of this novel, other than scraping in some cash with someone else's ideas?
On a side note: I read all the other novels in English, but somehow , this particular book reached me in the Dutch translation (I'm damned to buy this book again in English), which is an abomination in itself. Not only is it badly and lazily translated, this particular translator (let's call him Frank Hille, for the sake of this review) didn't look at the translations of the other Dune novels, coming up with all new translations for items and places in the Dune universe, or even with no translation at all (all the other novels translate Fremen into Vrijmans, Frank). Combine this with many typos and you know you can only rate this book one star, two tops.
Redeeming factors for not giving a 1-star rating? I was really really curious about what happened next after the 'real' novels and this book somehow delivered.
But why stop there? Why not a whole army of Paul Atreideses? Or Duncans?
You know, I was about to give this a 2-star rating, but typing all of this made me realise it just isn't worth more than one star. Good job, Kev.
Only one novel left. I don't think I'll be starting on that one any time soon.
Let me be the first to admit: I am a fool. A self-flagellatiing fool. I read this stupid thing years ago when it came out and even then, I hated it. Was this really based on notes made by Frank? Surely not! There are so many contradictions and errors with the Dune canon. I started making a list, but then I thought: what's the point? Indeed, what is the point of this novel, other than scraping in some cash with someone else's ideas?
On a side note: I read all the other novels in English, but somehow , this particular book reached me in the Dutch translation (I'm damned to buy this book again in English), which is an abomination in itself. Not only is it badly and lazily translated, this particular translator (let's call him Frank Hille, for the sake of this review) didn't look at the translations of the other Dune novels, coming up with all new translations for items and places in the Dune universe, or even with no translation at all (all the other novels translate Fremen into Vrijmans, Frank). Combine this with many typos and you know you can only rate this book one star, two tops.
Redeeming factors for not giving a 1-star rating? I was really really curious about what happened next after the 'real' novels and this book somehow delivered.
Spoiler
The revelation of the origin of the Honored Matres, the idea of making 2 or even dozens of gholas (which might have been Anderson's idea).But why stop there? Why not a whole army of Paul Atreideses? Or Duncans?
You know, I was about to give this a 2-star rating, but typing all of this made me realise it just isn't worth more than one star. Good job, Kev.
Only one novel left. I don't think I'll be starting on that one any time soon.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've read a lot of Dune books and there were only one or two that I didn't like and both of those were written by Frank Herbert. I know a lot of people want to hate any "new" Dune books, but obviously they're doing okay because there are at least 4 trilogies of books that have been put out by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
I wish I would have read this right after reading Chapterhouse, I think it would have been even better. I love the sweeping expanse of this universe and the timeline that spans thousands of years also enjoyed the links to the prequels in this one. So only one more to go on the original/base series and I'm looking forward to find out how it all wraps up.
I wish I would have read this right after reading Chapterhouse, I think it would have been even better. I love the sweeping expanse of this universe and the timeline that spans thousands of years also enjoyed the links to the prequels in this one. So only one more to go on the original/base series and I'm looking forward to find out how it all wraps up.
I rather enjoyed this entry. I am a generous critic in general and just happy to have more universe material, but really I understand the pursits´ complaints about Brian and Kevin´s work, but I disagree with most of the complaining, I find the characters deeply interesting and I think this was a great bridge between the Butlerian prequels and the ¨main era¨ series. It´s not Frank, and it wasn´t supposed to be, but if you treat it like another author´s work in a beloved universe, which it is, it´s perfectly enjoyable for what it is, and the reveal link from Chapterhouse is totally worth it, IMO.
Much better than the previous Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson works.
2.5 Solid attempt at Franks story. I have yet to read the rest on the prequels but provided Sandworms is good they will be next.
Spoilers below
The only parts that really got me excited rather than just waiting to see where they'd take the main story, (not too far honestly) was when the matra killed the "whale" and was forced to share with her and then be stuck with her as punishment along with doing both jobs, and the baron awakening and discovering his unwelcome roommate.
Spoilers below
The only parts that really got me excited rather than just waiting to see where they'd take the main story, (not too far honestly) was when the matra killed the "whale" and was forced to share with her and then be stuck with her as punishment along with doing both jobs, and the baron awakening and discovering his unwelcome roommate.