Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert

by Brian Herbert;Kevin J. Anderson

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1657

Reviews

[Román S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting for any Dune fan.

[Kaia]

My current review is based on a rereading of one of Herbert's and Anderson's exhaustive prequels and filler adventures set in Frank Herbert's Dune universe. With the two latest, and best, movie depictions of Dune, there is an increase of interest in both Frank Herbert's Dune series and no doubt the excellent work of his Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Andersen.

However, these fill-in-the-gaps novels, though captivating, are not the caliber of the whole 'Bulterian Jihad' saga, and the novels following the fall of the Machine villains that inspired humanity's jihad. That and the founding of the great organizations and schools such as the Bene Gesserit or Guild of navigators, plus the Corrino Empire pictured in both movies and Frank Herbert’s series. Still, I recommend the prequels and sequels by these authors including Paul of Dune.

For instance, one of the striking aspects of this book and others by these two authors are the characters themselves, especially when experiencing the emotions and trials faced by mere humans, while at the same time they are involved in intrigues and plans that cast humanity both as their subjects, and their tools. For those who read history and historical novels regarding ancient aristocracy, it can be captivating.