Hunters of Dune (Sci Fi Essential Books)
by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
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Author: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. AndersonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-22
ISBN: 0765312921
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Tor Books
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Book Review: 20 years pass: Duncan returns!
Summary: 5 Stars
First, there won't be any spoilers in this review. I was early in high school when my Dad bought me the new hardcover Chapterhouse: Dune. I admit it, the book was over my head, and I struggled. The years went by, though, and I found myself returning often to Chapterhouse and Heretics, and these may now be my favorite books in all literature: extended critiques of religion, government, ecological key logs, and the desperate need for "wild" creativity and love which can upset all these things and create anew.
The final 3 pages of Chapterhouse are wonderful - were these the mysterious enemy? How could someone horrify the Honored Matres? Hunters gives the answers and maintains the spirit of Frank's writings. I've enjoyed the Prequels by Brian and Kevin, and now they've outdone themselves. Hunters is heavily layered (wheels within wheels within...) and extremely satisfying. After imagining so often what happened to them, it's such a kick to see Duncan back, and the great Miles Teg, and Sheeana with her worm pals. So much happens at once in Hunters: at times I miss Frank's rather "involved" style of writing, but at others I thoroughly enjoy how Brian + Kevin depict action scenes and motivations much more clearly. For instance, at the end of Heretics the ferocious attack where Teg steals the no-ship - this action is glossed over in the writing. But with Hunters, you get it all - the violence, the strategy, and the results. I love Frank's writing, but after waiting 20 years I'm very glad to start seeing clear resolutions! :-)
One of the best things is how Hunters handles all the preparatory work wonderfully - re-introducing the original characters, the universe, and then pushes the plot at a hard pace. Many things I wondered about are revealed, and then more questions are raised - you aren't just strung along to the end and have to wait for Sandworms to know what's really going on. And now that the preliminary work is done, it looks like that finale, Sandworms, is going to be all action and consequence (as Darwi Odrade might say). Glad to see you back for another life, Duncan - I'm a bit like the poor Tyrant in that way.
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