Dune
 

I read the original Dune years ago, and I think I enjoyed it. Back then, my mother picked up the prequel trilogy written by Herbert's son, which I've only now just started reading.

They're ok. I find MiniHerb's writing style a bit too simplistic for me to really get into it (especially coming from the Hyperion books). I'm just about finished the second book, and I'm just having a hard time letting it gel.

Also, are the other books in the main story worth reading?

Re: Dune
 

I fucking told you. The six books written by Frank Herbert are incredible. I don't think they're entirely consistent (the fourth is weakest), but the others are must reads, in my opinion. I adore the way the series ends (though it's too bad he died without finishing his intended sequel), and, my god, Tom, if you liked Hyperion I think you have to get through his series. Fuck his son's books, though.

I've been thinking about reading them again.

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All of Frank's Dune books are ace!:D

Re: Dune
 

ya... some of the only books i could re-read....

dune, lotr's and any william gibson books...

Re: Dune
 

Which is absolutely true...

If I may suggest something to all Herbert's fans, if you enjoyed Dune, then, you should read these (well, if you didn't already...) :

Isaac Asimov - the Foundation series
Philip Jose Farmer - The Riverworld saga
Alfred Bester - The Computer Connection

These are the best sci-fi books I've ever read (+ Dune & some by Philip K. Dick)

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I have read the foundation series which was great but i haven't read the others yet.....i will have to get hold of them......cheers m.g.!

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It's a pleasure.

If you are in a "saga" mood, try first the Riverworld books, if you want something else, try Bester, anything by Bester (The Demolished Man, The Stars My Destination, etc...). But The Computer Connection... mmm... one of the best thing i've ever read (and I've read it first time in... '85 probably).

Please tell me your opinion when you've read it...

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I liked the ideas in Foundation but find Asimov's writing to be ... not satisfying, to the point that I can't really read him. It's overly simplistic. Neat plot, poor execution.

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great books,i m just finishing rereading the whole series,i m about 1/2 through chapterhouse,and i m even more amazed this time through.i read one of his sons book "man of two worlds" it wasn t bad,and kind of similar.

Re: Dune
 

great books,i m just finishing rereading the whole series,i m about 1/2 through chapterhouse,and i m even more amazed this time through.i read one of his sons book "man of two worlds" it wasn t bad,and kind of similar.