Chapterhouse Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 6)
by Frank Herbert

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Book Reviews of Chapterhouse Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 6)

Book Review: The end of the Dune series, but not really
Summary: 5 Stars

The Dune series:

Take Mankind thousands of years into the future (not hundreds of like most authors, or even Arthur C. Clarke's somewhat weak attempt at going 1000 years), and what do you have? It leaves the author pretty free to have anything be true. Frank Hebert clearly and precisely and thoroughly creates a truly alien Human society that is also strongly rooted in its past. The worlds and cultures of "Dune" are strongly influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture, along with a hearty dash of medieval European feudalism. Frank Herbet writes so well that it all becomes very believable, as if you are reading history instead of fiction. And, who can say it won't turn out this way?

While many people divide the Dune series into a first trilogy and a second trilogy, I see it more as a first trilogy, a transitional book ("God Emperor of Dune"), and a second, and still unfinished trilogy. Brian Herbert, Frank's son, is moving toward writing the seventh Dune book (the sequel to "Chapterhouse: Dune" and thus the conclusion of the second trilogy), and is preparing by writing prequels. While many reviewers dislike these new Dune prequels, I like most of them. They do lack some of the complexity and depth of Frank Herbert's work, but they are moving in the right direction.

I never call anything a must-read, as I don't know who has the right to dictate to anyone what they "must read". However, you're missing something if you don't read (and later re-read) the entire Dune series. I recommend buying a set when you're a teenager and keeping it to re-read every five years or so. The story will grow as you do, as will your appreciation of it.

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