Dune: House Corrino
Author: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Year: 2001
Abstract:
The end is approaching and with all the tragedy of the last book, surely something good will
happen here. Will Shaddam finally overstep his bounds too far? Will Prince Vernius ever
reclaim Ix? Will Leto crumble into a bitter old man?
| Advanced Mind |  |
| Exploration/Quest | |
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| Horror | |
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| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
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Other books in this series: Dune Prequels
Dune: House Atreides [1999]
Dune: House Harkonnen [2000]
tyranist's Review
Ahh, the grand finale. What could possibly top the messing with Dune canon of the last book?
Not that I'm as fanatic as some I've spoken with. Actually, I find this one to be both revelatory
and blasphemous. It is wonderful to see Paul's birth and the events surrounding it, but interesting
to consider how Shaddam could wield the power he later wields after so many errors.
The trilogy really didn't turn out to bad and other than a few significant blunders, I found myself
enjoying the world every bit as much as I had hoped to. If nothing else they seem to have nailed
a few of the more significant characters dead on in this one. The plot also wraps up nicely
in spite of a few small holes left behind. Of course, they had to leave something for Frank to do.
On the whole, I'd recommend the series, with a grain of salt, of course.