58Retire, confused, wrote:
>
> After reading the 6 prequels, I thought it was appropriate to break
> my general rule of never re-reading a book.. After all, maybe I will
> understand Dune this time...
>
Yes. But then, maybe you won't.
>
> My questions:
> 1. the end of the book is significantly different that I remember.
> I distinctly remember Jessica being kidnapped and forced to train
> the na-Baron H. This does not happen in this version
>
I think it's probably appropriate to break your general rule of never
re-reading the other 5 books in the sequence as well. After all, maybe
you will understand Dune this time...
>
> 2. also the chapter "squib" were largely from encyclopedias,
> religious books, etc. In this version, it is various sayings by
> or about "Maud-dib"
>
Most of which come from encyclopedias, religious books, etc.
>
> 3. finally, the Dune I remember is much thicker and took
> much more than 10 hours to read.
>
Re-read, and keep your eyes on the page-numbers. There's a good chance
that someone has been removing pages from your copy for nefarious
purposes. And, with practice over the past few years, you are now a
faster reader.
>
> Ok, here is the question. Is there two versions,
> like some of the King books?
>
Check the publisher. If you see the words "Reader's Digest Condensed
Version" anywhere, then you've probably managed to get hold of a
Reader's Digest Condensed Version.
>
> Or am I totally confusing Dune with another book set in
> the far future?
>
That's a distinct possibility. Or maybe you're reading some of the King
books by mistake.
>
> thanks!
>
No problem. Just you hang on in there.
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