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giljule's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thom3320's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lizella's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book of the Dune saga originated by Frank Herbert written by his son Brian Herbert. It was noted that this book was written based on an outline created by Frank. While I could definitely feel a subtle shift in the writing, it remains true to the spirit of the series.
This book picks up years after the last book with a number of important historical figures from the beginning of the series brought back as gholas. The chronological order is disrupted, with parents and children the same age or reversed in order, creating a unique exploration of what these relationships mean.
Much is explained about the Honored Madre invasion and the fate of human kind is uncertain as the thinking machines, back from near extinction, are making a move to subvert humanity. We are taken on an unexpected journey through history, fate and consciousness that ends in the evolution of the inhabitants of Herbert’s universe.
This book picks up years after the last book with a number of important historical figures from the beginning of the series brought back as gholas. The chronological order is disrupted, with parents and children the same age or reversed in order, creating a unique exploration of what these relationships mean.
Much is explained about the Honored Madre invasion and the fate of human kind is uncertain as the thinking machines, back from near extinction, are making a move to subvert humanity. We are taken on an unexpected journey through history, fate and consciousness that ends in the evolution of the inhabitants of Herbert’s universe.
scheu's review against another edition
2.0
Having reached the climactic end of the Dune story, I can at least see how we've come from point A and arrived at point Z - but having arrived at Z, all I can say is, "so what?". In the hands of better writers (like FH) the end could have been something magical and amazing.
highlander2006's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
roxyal04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elzabetg's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good story but rather predictable and the last few chapters got a little preachy.
darkbaysfordays's review against another edition
5.0
Quickly paced but easy to follow. The final installment leaves no open ends and brings the Duneiverse to a close.
pio_near's review against another edition
5.0
A fitting end to this stunning series.
Do I feel like i have run a marathon upon finishing this behemoth of a SciFi universe opera? Certainly! Do I regret a second... no.
With a stunning harkoning (not Harkonen) return to books forged by both Frank and later Brian Herbert, Hunters and Sandworms form a capstone on a truly genre defining masterwork.
Worried about losing yourself to the series? Remember... "Fear is the mindkiller..."
Do I feel like i have run a marathon upon finishing this behemoth of a SciFi universe opera? Certainly! Do I regret a second... no.
With a stunning harkoning (not Harkonen) return to books forged by both Frank and later Brian Herbert, Hunters and Sandworms form a capstone on a truly genre defining masterwork.
Worried about losing yourself to the series? Remember... "Fear is the mindkiller..."