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The third and final book in the LEGENDS OF DUNE series, based on the vision of Frank Herbert. The trilogy follows the campaigns of the Butlerian Jihad, the great war against the thinking machines.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

Dune Fanatic, 2 Sep 2004

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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.

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Not well written... but oddly compelling, 12 Nov 2004

By	Mr. D. Morrissey "ddvmor" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews

This isn't a well written book. It gives the impression that perhaps the publisher allowed the first draft to go out without putting it through an editorial process.
That said, it's an oddly compelling book, like the others in the Legends of Dune series. I found myself needing to know what happens next.
If you enjoy the Dune universe and don't mind having to wince every now and again when you come across a badly formed sentence or bit of clumsy dialogue, read this book. If you can't stand to wade through badly realised prose, then... don't.
I enjoyed it, despite it's numerous flaws. That's why I gave it 4 stars!

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answered most of my questions, 9 Sep 2004

By	M. Welch "69yorkroad" (London) - See all my reviews

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.

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Good but a bit simplistic
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... Read more

Published on 21 Aug 2005 by dilbert for ever

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

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