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Hunters of Dune (Paperback)

by Brian Herbert (Author), Kevin J Anderson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; New Ed edition (8 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340837497
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340837498
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 4.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 31,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision.' (Dean Koontz )

'Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied' (The Times )

‘Unique among SF novels . . . I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings.’ (Arthur C. Clarke on DUNE )

‘They lay the foundation of the Dune saga . . . A terrific read in its own right . . . Will inspire readers to turn, or return, to its great predecessor.’ (Publishers Weekly )

‘A triumphant climax to the history of the Dune universe.’ (The Bookseller on THE BATTLE OF CORRIN )

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Fleeing from the monstrous Honored Matres - dark counterparts of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood - Duncan Idaho, the military genius Bashar Miles Teg, a woman named Sheeana who can talk to sandworms, and a group of desperate refugees explore the boundaries of the universe.

Aboard their sophisticated no-ship, they have used long-stored cells to resurrect heroes and villains from the past, including Paul Muad’Dib, in preparation for a final confrontation with a mysterious outside Enemy so great it can destroy even the terrible Honored Matres.

And, deep in the hold of their giant ship, the refugees carry the last surviving sandworms from devastated Arrakis, as they search the universe for a new Dune.

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Just about what I expected......, 1 Sep 2006
By Richard Mace (Lowestoft, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunters of Dune (Paperback)
If you've read all the Herbert/Anderson prequels, then this will have nothing new for you. The basic story line is good (but is based on Herbert Snr.'s notes). The dialogue and chacterisation is fairly basic, but there are a few good action sequences. There is nothing of the complexity or interaction between characters of the original 6 books.
However, having read and re-read these original novels many times, I had to buy this book, as I will the final one.
I have to know how the story finally ends.
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29 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not brilliant, 2 May 2007
By ANNA OIKONOMAKI "Anna" (Athens, Hellas, Europe) - See all my reviews
In general, I am very suspicious of sequels of famous books written by sons, daughters or other authors. In most cases they tend to capitalise on the fame of the originals, with their sole aim to gain sales and money. For this reason, as well as for the mostly negative reviews of other readers, I have avoided all prequels to the original Dune series written by Brian Herbert & Kevin Anderson. However, when I read that Hunters of Dune was a sequel to the original Dune series based on notes of Frank Herbert himself, I decided to take the risk and buy it.

Unfortunately, Hunters of Dune only proved that my misgivings were justified. First disappointment came from the foreword: the book brings no closure to the Dune Universe, because it is the first of a two-volumes series, since, according to the authors, Frank Herbert's notes gave material for over 1600 pages.

From then on, one disappointment followed the other. First of all, the writing style is indifferent, having nothing to do with FH's compact and distinctive style.

Furthermore, the story is meandering and repetitive, rehashing the same points again & again, repeating events of the previous books or even of the previous chapters, something that FH never did. The authors should understand that once inside the Dune Universe you need not hear again and again how, for example, the Bene Gesserit were afraid of a new Kwisatch Haderash or how Duncan Idaho has been killed in his previous ghola incarnations or even how Honored Matres viciously destroyed one planet after the other.

In addition, nothing significant is added to the overall storyline. No new characters are introduced, no new ethical or political issues are discussed, no moral or metaphysical questions are posed. Nothing to enrich or enliven this post - FH storyline. In fact, to revive interest the authors found it necessary to revive Muad'Dib and Leto II, instead of bringing in something or someone new.

Finally, the efforts to link this book with the prequels written by Brian Herbert & Anderson are pathetic and infuriating. To mention only one point, how can Serena Butler, of the Butlerian Jihad, be in the Other Memory of Sheeana, since her only child was murdered? The explanation given in this book is inadequate at best.

In just a few words, I do not recommend this book. If you absolutely need to know what happens next, borrow it or buy it used, but don't expect much.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars please, just stop now, 21 Feb 2008
By A. Beedie "ayembee" (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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It is sad, to the point of being distressing, to see a son attempt to measure up to the works of his father and fall so very short. The prequels were appalling; the writing was shallow, and the plot traipsed through every elderly sci-fi cliché ever minted.

Sadly it hasn't improved in these sequels. I recall reading an interview in which these two authors said they weren't planning to strip-mine Frank Herbert's original universe, they were simply trying to round it off. If only that had turned out to be true. Because as it is, they are bleeding the very soul out of it with every new novel released.

Frank Herbert's Dune novels were soaring achievements of sharp, rich writing, steeped in politics and philosophy -- Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson would rather give you cackling killer robots, endless clones of the original characters, and "ultra spice".

Much as everyone wished for a competent continuation of the Dune saga, this novel and its sequel are not it; I hope they find it in themselves to step back and acknowledge that they are doing more harm than good to the Dune universe, and stop releasing these disappointing cash-ins. As much as a son may wish to measure up to his father, sometimes it simply cannot be.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hunters of Dune
I started reading the pre dune series but soon gave up on them. I thought that the storyline was weak and compared to the original series very poor. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars I agree with Russ
I have plodded through the Dune prequels, if only to see how the storyline progressed, but none of them measure up to Frank Herbert's original work. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
Not sure what the previous reviewers were expecting perhaps a shining light & some heavenly music?

I've read all the Dune books, played many of the games & I loved... Read more
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Frank Herbert died, leaving the Dune saga outcome unwritten. Nothing can change that fact. The two new authors now completing the saga should not be blamed for not being Frank... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Dune story continues at last
As with the other Dune stories these two writers have produced, I found this story that frustrating mix of some good plot themes and weak, often irritating prose. Read more
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