Tony wrote:
>
> We all know how the sequels were written:
> not so good, if I may be so bold to say.
>
Well; it's certainly AOK as far as I'm concerned, Tones. Being bold is
good. It's, like, standing up for your rights, and freedom, and stuff
like that. Go for it, I say.
>
> But what do Dune fans wish the sequels were like?
>
Oh, I'd have settled for a good read, basically. You know, something
that, when finished, you could sit back and say "that was good. Not as
good as Frank, but a good try. Six out of ten for the effort". As
opposed to ending up with something that makes you want to
projectile-puke your lower intestinal tract through your nostrils.
>
> Is it a good idea to try to write a sequel based on limited
information,
> and lacking the skills of the original author?
>
Difficult one, Tones. On the whole, and after giving it considerable
thought, I'd say "yes". Those sequels have their uses. My shoplifted
copy of 'House Atreides' has become, over the last couple of years,
absolutely indispensable. No - that should be "dispensable". It makes an
excellent (if rather rough) emergency arsewiping medium for those times
when I run out of bog-roll. I'm down to around 30 pages, now, so I'm
beginning to wonder where I last threw my copy of "House Corrino".
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