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'If you're familiar with the Dune universe it is oddly compelling. This is a successful space opera that spins in a few genuine surprises.' Focus on THE BATTLE OF CORRIN
'House Harkonnen is compulsive reading. I certainly enjoyed meeting pardot Kynes and Liet, learning more about the Freman, as well as Gurney Halleck, Duncan Idaho and the Lady Jessica. Such vile villains...and such a fascinating description of splendid places.' (Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen )
'House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. 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 )
'A triumphant climax to the history of the Dune universe.' The Bookseller on The Battle of Corrin
'House Harkonnen is compulsive reading. I certainly enjoyed meeting pardot Kynes and Liet, learning more about the Freman, as well as Gurney Halleck, Duncan Idaho and the Lady Jessica. Such vile villains...and such a fascinating description of splendid places.' (Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen )
'House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. 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 )
'A triumphant climax to the history of the Dune universe.' The Bookseller on The Battle of Corrin
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Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
So now we know the origins of the Spacing Guild, The Great Houses, Prescience, The Bene Gesserit, Mentats and what i personally think is the most important concept, the feud between Atriedes and Harkonnen. Admitedly the later is a bit weak, i was expecting something a little more devious, especially with the Harkonnens reputation, But it seems that reputation is something they nutured over time whilst flogging whale fur in the back waters of the universe...
The Dune universe created by Frank H is still one of the most intriguing ever put to paper. I think it would be unfair to compare Brians work with that of his father in that the legend of Dune would be hard to beat. Brian has simply provided us with an insight into the organisatons and events that shaped that universe, and as someone who enjoys it I can't really complain. Except I thought that the Houses trilogy was better!
Looking forward to the planned sequel to Chapter House.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have eagerly awaited The Battle of Corrin, which concludes an excellent trilogy which started with The Butlerian Jihad and continued with The Machine Crusade. I was particularly interested in the origins of the Suk Medical School, the Guild Navigators and the Mentats, and discovering what the original Iblis Ginjo was like. There is also a nice little twist, which I found intriguing. I have now finished and will go straight on to House Atreides.
It is definately essential reading for any Dune fan out there.
It is definately essential reading for any Dune fan out there.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although this book is enjoyable, and nice and easy to read, it really is just that, no depth to it or anything like that, but never the less, good fun to read, and worth the price tag.
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Not the most exciting read out there
You really have to be a geek (like moi) to want to read all these books in the series.
Published on 2 July 2009 by W. Faulkner
Frank how I miss you
This is not Frank Herbert and it shows. Its OK for a read though if you haven't anything else.
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Bellatori
A drawn out and not always believable Dune backstory
Frank Herbert hinted at the Butlerian Jihad in his original Dune novel as the 100+ year war that saw humanity defeat thinking machines. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Gareth Connor
A Hurried ending to the Legends series
The Legends series, the Butlerian Jihad was a great start, the Machine Crusade was great until towards the end. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by G. Campitelli
Pretty good but could be better
I would have to say that I actually prefer the prequels to the original to some extent. I have only read Dune, none of the sequels, but I often found it quite slow, especially with... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2006 by Ash Udimion
Only if you are desperate
I bought this because I just couldn't resist: I've read every other Dune book and, although I've become increasingly disappointed with the prequels, I couldn't... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2005
Dune- Battle of Corrin
I have now read all of the Dune books, I found this one to be a bit unbelievable at times compared to the original and first Dune book Written by the great Frank Herbert. Read more
Published on 8 May 2005 by poppyred
A fun read, but a bit shallow
As other reviewers have said, although it's not brilliantly written, you are still compelled to read on, which is a sign of a good book I suppose. Quite strange really. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2005 by Steven Best
A good read but poorly written
The dune series produced 6 books over 20 years, and they were outstanding. The 6 preludes to Dune have been produced in 4 years and unfortunately it shows, with poor writing and... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005
Its Duneish (!?)
Could not stop reading it.
Faithful to the universe, doesn`t pull its punches, and gives more depth to the seminal work. Read more
Faithful to the universe, doesn`t pull its punches, and gives more depth to the seminal work. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2005 by Teresa Sinclair
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