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It is 83 years after the last of the thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler established himself as the first Emperor of a new imperium. War hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on Salusa Secundus, flying off to parts unknown. Abulurd Harkonnen, convicted of cowardice, was sent away to live on gloomy Lankiveil, and his descendants continue to blame Vor for the downfall of their fortunes. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School as the first Reverend Mother. Descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva have built a powerful transportation company using mutated Navigators who fly "spacefolder ships". Gilbertus Albans has established a school on bucolic Lampadas teaching humans to become Mentats. Even so, decades after the defeat of the thinking machines, anti-technology fervor continues to sweep across the human-settled planets, with powerful fanatical groups imposing violent purges...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
read the prequel prequel Dune universe novel the sisterhood of dune by brian herbert and kevin J anderson a long novel of remarkable little story telling the ancestry of house corrino house harkonnen and house Everyone Else written by the son of Dune creator Frank herbert it reads like a bad Peter F Hamilton space opera with less plot and no real originality as it tries to give a backstory one for the mass market and for the saga
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sisterhood of Dune is a novel of multi-level complexity and yet is simplistic enough in it's vision of an as yet untold history within the Dune universe.
I really liked the focus on the story, following a number of decades after the Butlerian Jihad, where humanity rose up and threw off the long years of Machine rule.
But as one power vacuum is removed, another takes its place in the form of the Butlerian movement and their unending quest to destroy technology at any cost (the paradox being that they don't mind using technology when it suits them, thereby travelling in starships, going from world to world to continue their crusade).
I also liked the varying viewpoints from different characters and ideologies, and also the true birth of the Sisterhood and the planting of the first seeds that leads to its own desire to control humanity through genetic selection (a goal similar in many aspects to the Butlerian cause).
With various factions now turning against the Butlerian movement, the following two books look to be leading to something quite spectacular, and the return of a powerful force, but this time controlled by humans.
Well worth reading if you like the Dune universe.
I really liked the focus on the story, following a number of decades after the Butlerian Jihad, where humanity rose up and threw off the long years of Machine rule.
But as one power vacuum is removed, another takes its place in the form of the Butlerian movement and their unending quest to destroy technology at any cost (the paradox being that they don't mind using technology when it suits them, thereby travelling in starships, going from world to world to continue their crusade).
I also liked the varying viewpoints from different characters and ideologies, and also the true birth of the Sisterhood and the planting of the first seeds that leads to its own desire to control humanity through genetic selection (a goal similar in many aspects to the Butlerian cause).
With various factions now turning against the Butlerian movement, the following two books look to be leading to something quite spectacular, and the return of a powerful force, but this time controlled by humans.
Well worth reading if you like the Dune universe.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While I've read Frank Herbert's original 'Dune' books and really enjoyed them, I must confess this is the first book I've read by Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson. It was brilliant, simply the best book I've read in years.
The fictional science was tight and clearly well thought through but also different enough from anything else to make it really interesting. I loved the way threads we see later in the Dune universe's timeline (in the original books) are begun and woven into this story in unexpected ways.
I very much enjoyed the characterisation in the book. I felt it was superb. Very rarely have I felt moved to hate and love written characters so much. They are drawn as complex human beings with their own agendas, strengths and weaknesses making the whole read more realistic and vibrant.
In many places the book highlights the struggles that people can have between how they feel and what they think. The anti-technology stance of one of the major factions in the book highlights this psychological issue and throws it into sharp relief.
Then, through these key characters, struggling with themselves as well as the world around them, we see this vast, unfolding, volatile political landscape begins to move and change.
It was a fantastic read. I would highly recommend it.
The fictional science was tight and clearly well thought through but also different enough from anything else to make it really interesting. I loved the way threads we see later in the Dune universe's timeline (in the original books) are begun and woven into this story in unexpected ways.
I very much enjoyed the characterisation in the book. I felt it was superb. Very rarely have I felt moved to hate and love written characters so much. They are drawn as complex human beings with their own agendas, strengths and weaknesses making the whole read more realistic and vibrant.
In many places the book highlights the struggles that people can have between how they feel and what they think. The anti-technology stance of one of the major factions in the book highlights this psychological issue and throws it into sharp relief.
Then, through these key characters, struggling with themselves as well as the world around them, we see this vast, unfolding, volatile political landscape begins to move and change.
It was a fantastic read. I would highly recommend it.
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The story has reasons for being the legend
More explanations of past history that fills in the gaps and lets the reader understand why the Dune Universe is what it is when first we start.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. K. J. Fielding
Dont care what the others say , I loved it!!!
Having read the reviews for this item , (some of which were written before the book was published), I have to say that I for one, am a fan. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Denis M. Murphy
Sisterhood of Dune
Bought this for my husband who is an avid fan. He thinks it's great...the author partnership is working very well and maintaining Frank Herbert's work to a very high standard. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Knitting nan
up to the usual standard
once again the authors have created an interesting tale which seems to have no end, the continuing saga of dune is up to all expectations, i look foreward to the next instalment.
Published 3 months ago by Robin Brilly
Excellent read
For all you Dune fans out there this is a must. Had me gripped from beginning to end. Some interesting twists and only one downside - I can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!!
Published 3 months ago by SuzieFarmer
Can't wait for the next book!
As an avid reader of Dune books, I was really looking forward to this new addition to the saga. I loved it and yet, I have a feeling of frustration. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fabrice
Great Book
I really enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down the whole time! Fantastic read and well worth buying it.
Published 4 months ago by Jess
A great instalment in the Dune universe
Another really enjoyable instalment in the Dune universe - no it's not the original, but KJA and Brian Herbert know their stuff and this bodes well for the rest of the trilogy.
Published 4 months ago by Abron
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