Hunters of Dune
by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
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Book Reviews of Hunters of Dune
Book Review: A little disappointing.
Summary: 2 Stars
A lot of information is diseminated during this tale that leads the reader to look forward to some kind of climax. It never happens. It's basically unsatisfying and is a shameless cliff hanger. Do not read this book unless you already plan on reading Sandworms of Dune. The writing itself is just, OK, not lacking flow or rhythm, but void of the vivid imaging that was the trademark of Frank Herbert.
I haven't read Sandworms yet, but intend to. So I can't just write this novel off as a waste of time, as I'm certain it is a necessary primer for it's sequel.
Book Review: Great book
Summary: 4 Stars
I felt all the first 6 books in the Dune series and Sandworms of Dune were great. Of course I loved some more than the others. While this book was definitely a great read, I felt too much happened in this series. While I have to admit it may be partially due to the fact that I didn't want the series to end, I feel the storyline in the book would have been better written into two or three books. Nonetheless, I will still highly recommend it. I also think that after reading this book it will kindle your interest in some of the prequels to Dune.Book Review: Surprisingly good
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been over a year since I finished Chapterhouse: Dune. In the meantime, I tried to read the other Dune novels that Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson wrote, but they did not captivate me like the original works by Frank Herbert. Then, this book came along.
From the moment of reading the first chapter to the end of the short story at the back of the book, I was hooked. I finally realized why Brian and Kevin had written the other books. All the pieces fell into place. This was a wonderful book, and I highly recommend it.
Book Review: Ready to Continue...
Summary: 4 Stars
Other than the bad cliffhanger ending, a good read in the series. Now, a query of the authors: you have given us the back story of most people and/or groups in the Dune series, all except for the history of the Bene Gesserit. As we follow them into the future, it would be great to somehow learn how on earth Serena Butler's consciousness entered the good witches' timeline -- I don't recall any reference to the Sisterhood in that volume. Just for instance.
Of course, I'm waiting for the next book in the series.
Book Review: Just want to know how it ends.
Summary: 1 Stars
I suffered through this book just to get to the end of the overall story. It's generally not a good thing when a non-writer is thinking of better sub-plots, while reading, than the author has come up with. All the characters and factions have lost the richness and depth that was in the original stories. I wasn't expecting him to live up to his father's standards, but this falls short of all my standards aside from correct spelling and grammar. I have never seen such bad execution of a good story.