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A review by jvanwago
Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert
adventurous
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.5
The first half of this book moved very slowly, only picking up in the last third. The pacing seemed a bit off. In addition, plot holes abounded which kept me from total immersion in the story. I do appreciate, however, that Brian Herbert’s writing is clearer than Frank’s and far less mystical and confusing (although Brian’s books could benefit from Frank’s elevated prose).
I realize that creating a satisfactory conclusion to the Dune universe was a daunting challenge. Ultimately, I was not satisfied, but I sympathize with the authors.
I did not find the elevation of a benevolent dictator as the heartwarming end that I think the authors intended. I am rather fond of agency and civil liberties.
I also found it silly that the culmination of the Dune universe was the harmonious reconciliation of artificial intelligence and humans. The first six books barely broached the subject. It would have been more congruent to end the series in a more human-grounded philosophical approach (although Frank’s pseudo-philosophical babbling was often excessive).
I realize that creating a satisfactory conclusion to the Dune universe was a daunting challenge. Ultimately, I was not satisfied, but I sympathize with the authors.
I also found it silly that the culmination of the Dune universe was the harmonious reconciliation of artificial intelligence and humans. The first six books barely broached the subject. It would have been more congruent to end the series in a more human-grounded philosophical approach (although Frank’s pseudo-philosophical babbling was often excessive).