Heretics of Dune (Dune Chronicles (Berkley Paperback))

By this, the 5th book of the series, I'm pretty well over it. Dune was great, and I even loved Children of Dune and the political/social philosophy that abounded in God Emperor of Dune, but it just seems as if things have run their course. This book deals with the same groups, the same ideas, the same settings, and even the same motives as the previous ones. That's fine if you really get to...more

By this, the 5th book of the series, I'm pretty well over it. Dune was great, and I even loved Children of Dune and the political/social philosophy that abounded in God Emperor of Dune, but it just seems as if things have run their course. This book deals with the same groups, the same ideas, the same settings, and even the same motives as the previous ones. That's fine if you really get to know and love the characters, but with Herbert, they are new in every book. Herberts books can be page-turners and they can be very thought-provoking...but this one was neither. I'll read the next book only because I have come this far, not really out of genuine interest.   hide

The series only gets better as you read. However, a caution to would be readers, the series morphs into a philosophical/political/religious battle of sorts. It is no longer meant to simply entertain but to question and probe social issues. Trust in Frank Herbert my friends, read on...

Long after the God Emperor's transformation back into thesand trouts, the worms came back on Rakis (time-modified name of Arrakis. Sisterhood continued independtly of their newer plys only to finally realize nobody is independent in this finely meshed up intricacy of the universe. An epitome of journey into human behavior,this novel tries to find a balance between emotion and reason.

A new turn in the Dune saga. This book takes a new look in being at a very different period of history with only one character from the other books actually being in it (Duncan Idaho is brought back to life again). An excellent read. Good characters and a new take on some of the pivotal groups of the series.