House Atreides (Dune: House Trilogy, Book 1)

Rating:
Summary: Hungry for more?
Review: If your looking for the mysticism and philosophy that was trademark of Frank Herbert, you wont find it here. Well written, but doesnt capture the mood of the originals. Worth the read if your a fan of the Imperium though.

Rating:
Summary: Dune Lives On
Review: The two new authors of Dune don't try to emulate the style of Frank Herbert, but their approach is also solid and admirable. I was from the first page willing to listen to these new storytellers and was drawn in more and more. So many things, which are only mentioned on the side in original Dune Books are elaborated upon in full color. Learning the past of many familiar characters is fascinating for an experienced Dune reader and is also a solid place to start for the beginner. What one would expect from a Dune novel is there. The labyrinthine politics and intense personal struggles are all there as before. I found nothing at all lacking in this new approach and give my wholehearted approval.

Rating:
Summary: blast from the past
Review: The writing is pretty poor compared to Frank Herbert's...this book could have used a lot of editing and tightening up. But, on the other hand, it is interesting seeing classic Dune characters such as Leto Atreides and Duncan Idaho as kids...therefore I am rating it in the middle ;)