About this title: The fifth book of the "Dune" series. Years after the reign of the God Emperor, his dreams have begun to take form. Dune, returning to its original state, once again proves fertile ground for the complex plans of the shadowy Bene Gesseit sisterhood.
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Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: ACE Charter
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780441328000ISBN:0441328008
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 471 p. Dune Chronicles (Berkley Paperback), 5. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam
Date Published: 1984-04-01
ISBN-13:9780399128981ISBN:0399128980
Description: Good. DJ has chips and 7 one inch tears, Limited Edition stated, no folds or writing inside, 70(shipped in a box with free tracking) read more
Description: Good. Minor shelf wear with book starting to seperate between pages 208 & 209. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780425087329ISBN:0425087328
Description: Acceptable. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! read more
Description: Acceptable. COVER WEAR. COVER WORN, BOOK WORN. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! read more
"*Same review for the Dune Universe* GREAT books! VERY time consuming! Worth the time!
Ok here is the deal. If your not sure about starting a series this big, here is what I would do. 1. -- Read the 1st one by Frank Herbert "Dune" if you like it...
2. -- Read the "Legends Of Dune" series. Its 3 books written by Frank's son Brian and a author I really like by the name of Keven J. Anderson. Its a prequel that is so far in the past that it doesn't spoil the Original Dune series in any way, and you could stop after that series and be done with Dune.. but if your not done....
3. -- Go and read the "Prelude To Dune" series its also 3 books and is a prequel to the original dune series but just prior so you will learn about some of the characters in the 1st book you read "Dune".
4. -- By now you have committed enough time in the series that you probably NEED to finish it. Go back and re-read Dune, (trust me you will want to) then go on and read the rest of the original Dune series (Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, Chapterhouse Dune) Your devotion to the series will help push you through some of the parts that I think are slightly. Its worth it though!
4. -- You will notice the series ends up in the AIR! Frank Herbert died before finishing the series. The authors of the prequel series (his son Bryan Herbert and Keven J. Anderson) finished the series from compiled notes from Frank, Brian's experience talking to his father about the series and both Brian and Kevin's love of the Dune universe. It is very well done. Its two books (Hunters of Dune, and Sandworms of Dune.)
OK so sum up here is the order I would do the series. (which ends up being chronological except for the 1st book, even though it wasn't published this way. Dune (to make sure you like it.) Legends of Dune (series of 3 books) Prelude to Dune (series of 3 books) Dune (again since your restarting the original series) The rest of the Dune series Hunters of Dune Sandworms of Dune
"Delightfully complicated plot!! I was a bit dissapointed that it did not continue straight from the previous book, but oh well. Some of the main characters kept dying, so it was somewhat hard to get attached to people since you were not sure if they were the good or the bad guys. Really enjoyed the variation of the theme: retunining lost tribes. Why were they returning? Why were they hostile? etc. Really loved this one and lets see if I can get Bryn to read it. It is so full of stuff I really want to talk to sombody about it :). Sexier than the others."
"For me, this is the book in which Frank Herbert's Dune series begins to suffer from diminishing returns. While set in the same imaginary future, this book recycles too many ideas and themes from the first four Dune books. I have nothing against space adventures, but Herbert's writing style, which relies on suspense in place of surprise and reflection in place of action scenes, doesn't lend itself to the necessary plotting. While I did enjoy parts of this book, I found myself wishing for either more depth or more bang."
"This was the best book yet! Frank Herbert left the story hanging so badly and I eagerly anticipated the next book when I learned of Frank Herbert's death. I was devestated to realize we would never have a conclusion to the story."
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