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Summary: Good Read
Review: I found the ending to be a bit jumbled (too many subjetcts: The Guild, Norma, abrupt ending of Aurelius & Zufa & Xerxes,Tlulaxa, Titan Rebellion)with that many subjects there should have been a fourth book before the upcoming "Battle of Corrin" or they should find a way to modify their plans so that the next book is only the third in a series... The book overall was quite good and I would / have reccomended it to my family and friends who are also scifi fans.
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Summary: dune machine crusade: what do you want?
Review: this book is very interesting for a filler it is like the second book in lord of the rings, it is a filler and is building up to the end. why would you yell at a book that wasn't supposed to be the best in the series.
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Summary: The Spice must flow...
Review: One of the best Dune books ever written and an excellent start for the new trilogy. It's not Frank Herbert's Dune for sure, but the universe created for this trilogy works for me and really helps to understand the mithology created by old Frank. Outstanding work. Now I'm waiting for The Machine Crusade and The Battle of Corin.
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Summary: A book does not get better than this.....
Review: I am enamored of the writing style of the two authors. I continue to be amazed at the way the story flows in each of the books in this series. I read this book in about 2 days. I was sorry to come to the end after 700 pages. All I can say is that I hope that this saga continues beyone the third scheduled book.
What a great read!!!!!
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Summary: The writing seems...lacking
Review: It's not the plot lines or the scenes or the dialogues that I have trouble with - it's the depth of character and abbreviated format. If the chapters get any smaller we'll be having one / page soon. I think the real problem is that Herbert II tries to do too much in one book, spreads himself thin, and thereby hurts the overall work. This tale could potentially have had it all: Political intrigue (Serena & Ginjo), Machine life, Norma (my fave!), the beginnings of the Guild, the Bene Geserit, the start of the mysterious bloodline, the rebirth of the human race, the Worm Rider, the Fremen, the Body Snatchers....in the end, it becomes a jumble despite the very sparse prose and strict structure. If the author was soliciting advice, I would tell him to reduced the number of characters, focus on fewer events and plunge deeper into the remaining narrative and characters. I truly wanted to enjoy this book but the "awe" and "mystery" one felt while engaged in the original series is missing. The "House" trio was - despite the paucity of plot and characters - actually better due to a concentrated focus. Here's hoping for the better results next time.
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Summary: Much Better than Bulterian Jihad, but still not Dune
Review: I found this edition of the Herbert/Anderson cash machine to be more entertaining than the last episode (which was just plain bad). I enjoyed reading it for what it was: a space romp with backgrounds borrowed from Frank Herbert's Dune. These books are a bit like watching television. It's enjoyable while you're watching, but it sure is a waste of time. Although I won't buy these books, I'll continue to borrow them from the library just to get a glimpse of more background to the real Dune series. I agree with another reviewer who stated that if these books didn't carry the Dune name, they would never sell.
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Summary: Imaginative and unexpected
Review: Herbert and Anderson continue to write complex stories full of color and surprises; this is one of the best. Other reviewers whine that these new prequels aren't exactly the same as Frank Herbert's style ... and they aren't. The Herbert & Anderson novels are, however, excellent reads in their own right and they have brought a whole new generation of readers to the DUNE universe.
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Summary: Maybe the next one will be great.
Review: If you are following the series, then my all means pick up this book. Some of the threads were actually page turners; however, I felt the book could have used a wee bit of editing. Too many story lines evolved into extinction. One of the things that bothered me was the passage of time for the characters. At no point is there a time problem, everyone kind of experience the passage of time the same way, as if there was just one clock in the Dune universe. What troubled me was the cast characters were commuting light distances during the course of the novel, but everyone was aging together. The mode of transportation was conventional spaceships: spaceships capable of folding space are invented in the volume, and used restrictively. Will I buy the next book of this series? YES!
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Summary: Norma's transformation - worth the price of the book!
Review: Though some other reviewers appear to find the son lacking as he steps into his father's shoes, I disagree. I have found these five books interesting and engaging. Norma's transformation into a Sorceress of Rossak (pp415-421) was magnificent! I am looking forward to the next book and wonder if there might be a consideration for a book to follow CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE.
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Summary: Needs more melange
Review: I want to start off by saying that I enjoyed the book. However, it was not a perfect ride.
Some of the plots in the book seemed to drag on and on. There were some other plots/characters that seemed to just end (Ginaz anyone? Build up this cool character for several chapters, then, splat). Perhaps the sequal to this will pick up where the others left.
If you are a fan of the new Dune series, I recommend this one. It does not compare to Frank Herbert's writings - but I can't seem to get enough of Dune. I want more.
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