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'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 )
'Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied' (The Times )
'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 )
'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 )
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Earth is a radioactive ruin. But the initial campaign of the Butlerian Jihad has given new hope to mankind. Serena Butler, whose murdered child has become a symbol for oppressed humanity, inspires a war against the thinking computers led by Xavier Harkonnen and Vorian Atreides.
But four of the Titans - murderous machines with human brains and human cunning - still remain. And the universal computer mind, Omnius, still wields most of its power.
But four of the Titans - murderous machines with human brains and human cunning - still remain. And the universal computer mind, Omnius, still wields most of its power.
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Leading a group of five ballistas in orbit over the canyon-scarred planet, Primero Vorian Atreides studied the robotic enemy forces aligned against him: sleek and silver, like predatory fish. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading this book (and the first) I wanted more!
I had high hopes after reading the first book, and this was no disappointment. Many Dune fanatics will probably disagree with me, but I prefer to focus on the story itself.
The characters were even given more depth, more writing was involved in the giving of their personalities and their hopes/dreams/thoughts and more importantly their actions.
Each chapter is fairly short, which helps if you only have a few spare moments to read a bit, yet focused. The story does tend to swap between characters each chapter, which can be a little disorienting to some, but the consequences and actions of the characters are plainer to see than they would be if each section of the book was dedicated to a different character.
There were a few predictable moments, but I didn't feel that this detracted from the story at all.
In short, a very good read and it had the added bonus of making me want answers to further questions it posed, such as what happened even before the first book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So, another Dune episode is with us. Is it better then the original? No. Is it a good read that will have you wanting more? Yes. The new enstallment will have you wanting more, I for one want to see how the Guild will come into being, how the split with Harkonen and Atreides comes about. Not an epic as with the original but on the hole a far easier read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book is superb, and is extremely fast-paced and difficult to put down...
Yes it doesn't have the depth of the original Dune series, but is describing far more events and characters' lives then the original Dune, which I was more rooted in events on Arrakis...
I can't wait for the next book in the series, and I think the authors have created a superb series of books...
I don't think anyone should tell people not to read a book, because they don't like it... Read it yourself, and decide..
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fantastic book
i enjoyed this book immensely i did not understand the negative reviews perhaps the dune fanatics are comparing this book to the original series if they are then they are missing... Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. D. Mcnally
Not exciting
I read it because I wanted to read the entire series, but unless you're on a mission, I wouldn't bother
Published on 2 July 2009 by W. Faulkner
Disappointing
An interesting curiosity for Dune fans, providing background to the Universe created by Frank Herbert. The writing, unfortunately, is crude by comparison.
Published on 25 Dec 2006 by everard
well i liked it
in responce to this revue below i would like to point out this book is NOT a follow on from Chapter House Dune it is a PRELUDE to the book it gives the base line of the story and... Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by I. Cousins
Rated 1more than it deserves
This is, without a shadow of doubt, the worst book I've ever read.
Pathetic plots, non existent character depth, incompetent descriptions, this book has all of these and... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2006 by Paul Mcelroy
Awful Cash-in
I am a big fan of the original Dune books. I would rate them as 9 / 10. When the Prelude to Dune books (House Atreides, Harkonnen and Corrino) came out I was slightly apprehensive... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2005 by "cammythemagnificent"
If you like dune you'll like this
I only recently came across the dune books, and after reading them came across the Legends of Dune. Although not written by the original author of the Dune series, that doesn't... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2005 by dilbert for ever
Dune Continues!
Dune: the machine crusade is undoubtedly a true dune book. Combining suspense, writing skill, length, and storytelling, Dune; the machine crusade is a great dune addition to a dune... Read more
Published on 11 May 2005 by Jasper Wong
Legend too far.
I bought this book with high hopes of an enjoyable and exciting read, I barely got past Chapter Two before giving up, why? Read more
Published on 16 July 2004 by J. Glen
it's getting better!
If you're even slightly interested in the Dune series (especially the prequels) you'll want to read this book. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2004 by C. Beans
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