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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book follows on from Dune, looking at the life Paul Atreides leads directly after the events of Dune. Really enjoyed it, the character of Paul is very interesting - you can sympathise with him but at the same time recognise his faults and understand the views of his enemies. Throughout this...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It“Okay, when taken on its own merits, but pales in comparison to the true Dune series.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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0 of 1 members found this review helpful“didn't quite do it for me, but a decent read”
Datura C wrote this review Friday, November 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book follows on from Dune, looking at the life Paul Atreides leads directly after the events of Dune. Really enjoyed it, the character of Paul is very interesting - you can sympathise with him but at the same time recognise his faults and understand the views of his enemies. Throughout this story he survives various assassination attempts and has difficulties finding out who to trust. Enjoyed it a lot, leaves me wanting to continue the Dune story.”
Sherri L wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book goes back and forth from the time between the books of “Dune” and “Dune Messiah”, and the time of a young Paul growing up on Caladan. What I especially love about this book, is how it revisit’s the House Trilogy, and reminds me of all that I had forgotten of the Atreides, Corrino, and Harkonnen families. Beginning one year after the fall of Shaddam IV, the book goes into the Jihad’s beginnings, the destruction of the Landsraad, and Princess Irulan’s role as the wife of Paul-Maud‘Dib.
Jimmy W wrote this review Saturday, September 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It goes into graphic detail of Paul’s Fedaykin fighters’ their hedonistic faith in him, their beliefs that they are carrying out his holy orders in bloody violence, without mercy, as they travel throughout the planets of the Imperium. Shaddam IV, exiled to Salusa Secundus, is desperate and asks for Fenring’s help. Irulan is writing another book on the life of Paul-Maud’Dib about his childhood.
It starts with the politically arranged marriage between House Atreides and House Ecaz, and the troubles it causes Jessica and young Paul. When the only son of House Moritani dies because of a house feud, the War of Assassins begins.
Disguised Paul-Maud’Dib joins his men in the fighting, and discovers about himself that he is not like his father Duke Leto. Jessica and Gurney return to Arrakis and report to Paul that the people see him as a tyrant, even those on Caladan. The Sisterhood requests a meeting with Marie, and is forced to leave her in the hands of her parents. Fenring uncovers the Tleilaxu-bred Kwisatz Haderach! Irulan wonders why Chani is not pregnant. The construction of the Citadel of Maud’Dib under Swordmaster Bluddi’s architectural vision continues.
Young Paul’s story continues when Duke Leto is forced into the War of Assassins, because of an attempt on Paul‘s life. The joined armies of Leto and Armand attack Grumman. After the Landsraad meeting, were Viscount Moritani receives a slap on the wrist from Shaddam for violating the rules of the War of Assassins, he demands that the Harkonnen army join his in order to defend against the invasion. Because the Baron wants to remain anonymous in Moritani’s revengeful war, the Baron is blackmailed in order for Moritani to keep their secret. Duncan and Paul seek refuge on the Eastern Continent, to keep Paul safe. They are tracked and hunted, until Paul convinces Duncan to return, to fight by his father’s side.
The first stage of the construction of the Citadel of Maud’Dib is completed. Paul holds the Great Surrender ceremony in the awe-inspiring Celestial Audience Hall. There is an assassination attack on Paul’s life. Irulan’s heart is hardened when her younger sister Rugi is an innocent victim of the attack. On Thalidei, Thallo and Marie are joined together for lessons, to learn from and teach one another. Marie is encouraged to use her deadly skills when Thallo tries to destroy the Theilaxu Kwisatz Haderach program. Shaddam IV intervenes in the war on Grumman, to prevent it from getting out of control. With the capture of Viscount Moritani, the Baron must act to protect himself and his house. Naturally consistent, Beast Rabban proves that he is not smart enough to lead, but just clever enough to survive.
Paul’s demand to speak with the Navigator and his prescience, gives him a resolution to his battle with Memnon Thorvald, Shaddam’s supporter. A visit from Maria to stay at the Citadel of Maud’Dib, gives Alia a chance to be a child, and is a threat to the life of Paul-Maud’Dib.”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“To the series of prequels to Frank Herbert's Due hexalogy, the authors are now embarking on intercalaary novels, detailing events between the novels of the original series. Although all these books are not on the same level as those by the original author, they are acceptable and a worthwhile to stay in touch with the details of the Dune universe.”
Bob Z wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Pretty cool. Kept me entertained, but i didn't really like all the skipping around chronologically.”
Daniel Callister wrote this review Thursday, August 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Own the audio book, plan on listening to this soon”
Eric wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Typical dune genre....I wonder why I plow through them sometimes.”
Gerald wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I liked it because it's Dune, but I didn't love it. Too much killing - wasn't in the mood for that.”
Janene G wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"I leave my footprints in history, even where I do not tread."
Paul Atreides, Maud'Dib to his loyal subjects, has unleashed a bloody Jihad across the universe. The old Emperor has fallen - his Imperium destroyed. It is now Paul's right and duty to erase Shaddam IV's reign from history and begin anew.
He will face many hardships along the way; assassination attempts, interplanetary wars, and deciphering who he can trust within his own household. And there is always the matter of the spice trade. "He who controls the spice, controls the universe" - a phrase that Maud'Dib understands all too well.
Paul will question his own motives and actions for ruling the universe, and eventually come to the realization that his decisions will shape the course of history.
PAUL OF DUNE was written to fit in between the original novel, DUNE, and its sequel, DUNE MESSIAH. Herbert and Anderson have attempted to bridge several gaps between the two novels, and have done so successfully. Fans of Dune will find their beloved characters, planets, and societies just as they left them. The authors do an incredible job of staying true to Frank Herbert's original vision of the Dune universe.
A great addition to an excellent series of books. ”
