sithdan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>
> I've not picked up a Dune novel since the early 1990s,
> when I finished Chapterhouse: Dune.
>
You could always try "picking up" the original series and re-reading.
It's been about 15 years, after all, and you've probably forgotten most
of it, so it'll all be a good read again.
>
> I know Frank Herbert's son and K. Anderson have been
> dabbling with Dune prequels for about 10 years now, but
> I've never felt an urge to read any of them.
>
Good man. Your non-urge was completely justified. They're all ****e.
>
> From what I've read in various online reviews, these newer books
> are entertaining but don't hold a candle to the original six.
>
They're not entertaining at all, except in the sense that they're
outrageously funny. Unintentionally.
>
> I thought I'd revisit the Dune universe again by picking up a
paperback copy
> of Hunters of Dune at the air****t, but is it worth it?
>
The air****t? Oh. I see what you mean. Nah. Control your urges, for Bog's
sake.
>
> Do I have to read any of the prequel books to
> follow it or is it a direct continuation of Chapterhouse?
>
It is ****e. And so are the prequels. Resist. Resist to the end.
>
> I really don't want to read the other Herbert-Anderson novels...I've
> been too scarred by the Star Wars prequels to go down that road again.
>
Then don't. You seem confused.
>
> I prefer moving forward than looking back when it comes to literature
> and movies. The prequel concept doesn't really mesh well with me.
>
So you said. I wish you'd make up your mind.
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