Paul of Dune

I have read every single Dune novel in the series and have enjoyed almost all of them for the most part. Paul of Dune is a riveting novel and is a MUST read for any Dune fan. The details in this novel are amazing and the second half is just fantastic. Both Brian and Kevin deserve kudo's for a very well written novel. I will definitely keep reading this series, so long as they keep writing it.

This book is a fantastic edition to the Dune series. While, I will not go into the actual details that are prevailed in this novel-- seeing that others have already provided most of the parts of the novels, which I found very intriguing. I will say this though, that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more in the near future.
Paul of Dune

WOW! I enjoyed this book! I quite enjoy the rounding out of the original Dune books with these refreshing additions. I enjoy the easy to read writing style and great story telling. I had been leery initially of trying something not written by Frank, but I sure have enjoyed Brian's and Kevin's additional work. My wife bought me the Butlerian Jihad and I found quite unexpectedly that I really enjoyed it. When she found out a new book was coming, she pre-ordered and I anxiously waited - and this didn't disappoint - well, it did a little - it ended too soon! Highly recommended. If you haven't read any Dune yet, this would be a great primer.

"I leave my footprints in history, even where I do not tread."

Paul Atreides, Maud'Dib to his loyal subjects, has unleashed a bloody Jihad across the universe. The old Emperor has fallen - his Imperium destroyed. It is now Paul's right and duty to erase Shaddam IV's reign from history and begin anew.

He will face many hardships along the way; assassination attempts, interplanetary wars, and deciphering who he can trust within his own household. And there is always the matter of the spice trade. "He who controls the spice, controls the universe" - a phrase that Maud'Dib understands all too well.

Paul will question his own motives and actions for ruling the universe, and eventually come to the realization that his decisions will shape the course of history.

PAUL OF DUNE was written to fit in between the original novel, DUNE, and its sequel, DUNE MESSIAH. Herbert and Anderson have attempted to bridge several gaps between the two novels, and have done so successfully. Fans of Dune will find their beloved characters, planets, and societies just as they left them. The authors do an incredible job of staying true to Frank Herbert's original vision of the Dune universe.

A great addition to an excellent series of books.

Reviewed by: LadyJay

We all know why we bought this book in the first place: Because it's there.

We read Dune, and Dune Messiah, and all of Frank's books. And we liked 'em.

We liked them so much that we bought the prequels offered by these two authors so we could revisit the Universe of Dune.

In another series of books we traveled further back in time to events hinted at in Dune; the Butlerian Jihad.

Most recently, the two had the audacity to write scripture and 'complete' the Dune series.

They gave it an ending. With that complement: rest in peace.

Paul of Dune is less offensive than the previous two works. It is a nice little read bridging the events between Frank's first two books. If you are still interested in Dune, then this is the only game in town. I highly recommend it for that reason.

These authors have a way of getting under my skin sometimes. They get a little too intellectually 'cute' with names or scenes described.

If you took a shot of whiskey every time you read 'gossamer web' from the last book you would be too drunk to ever finish it.

In this book there is a character named Bludd. I'm sure it is pronounced the same as 'blood'. Not intended for a spoiler, but at one point in the book a crowd chants,

"Bad Bludd, Bad Bludd".

Immediately, I heard a flute playing a fruity tune in my mind. And then an image of Neil Sedaka playing a white grand piano wearing a watch given to him by Elton John on American Bandstand appeared.

"Bad (bad) blood (blood), the woman was born to lie,"

You remember the rest. When you read it in context in the chapter, you too will get that feeling of embarrassment (for the authors).

Buy the book.

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