Ray Palmer answers “I really want to read the novel Dune. I...”

dunzy18 asked this question about Dune (Dune #1):

I really want to read the novel Dune. I was wondering, is it necessary to read the rest of the series or not?

Ray Palmer Dune is a great book on its own and you don't need to read anything else.

If you like it, the story arc that begins with Dune continues in the followin…moreDune is a great book on its own and you don't need to read anything else.

If you like it, the story arc that begins with Dune continues in the following novels:
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune

Some are better than others, but these four are far better than any other Dune books out there.

Heretics of Dune begins a new story arc that continues in Chapterhouse: Dune. Herbert died before he could finish this story arc. It's not very good.

Herbert's son and some co-authors have mined his notes and are writing books under the Dune banner. These books don't have the style, tone, or quality of the original Dune.(less)

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Matt Revell Heretics of Dune is arguably one of the best, there is a decline in quality in Chapterhouse, imo.
Jul 25, 2016 10:28PM · flag

james wells Thank you for your answer!
Aug 20, 2018 07:50PM · flag

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