Après Dune
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9782221108390 (2221108396)
Publish date: October 27th 2007
Publisher: Robert Laffont
Edition language: French
Series: Dune Chronicles
Just not thoughtful and deep like the previous books. The Bene Gesserit no longer have that special appeal to me because of their intensely analytical nature - now they squabble almost like normal humans. As one reviewer said, someone drew a crayon over the Mona Lisa.
Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson can't capture the writing style of Frank Herbert. The finesse and subtly with words is missing. However, I am appeased that the series can continue and that it gives my brain a break from the Bene Gesserit vocal games of the previous installment. You have to hand it ...
The entire exercise is a bait and switch: Chapterhouse ends famously with Marty & Daniel reflecting: "'That would've been funny. They have such a hard time accepting that Face Dancers can be independent of them.' 'I don't see why. It's a natural consequence. They gave us the power to absorb the me...
I'm not writing about this one, I read it too long ago, but this review pretty much says it all:>http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/151358236
The ONLY reason I read these books is because I wanted to know the history of Frank's Universe. Reading these books brings more pain than joy. Frank's soul and talent is void in these prequels. During the best moments, you get pedestrian pastiche. During the worst moments, you feel insulted from...