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Children of Dune (Paperback)

by Frank Herbert (Author) "A spot of light appeared on the deep red rug which covered the raw rock of the cave floor ..." (more)
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Book Three in the original Dune series relies heavily upon the events and the background of the first two books. Leto and Ghanima, twin children of Paul Atreides, are old beyond their years, as they hold the genetic memories of their ancestors. Climate change on the planet Arrakis threatens the desert life of the Fremen, the sandworms, and the production of spice. Simon Vance anchors this full-cast production. He is engaged with the characters and the complex plot. His presentation of the many characters is skillful, and the narrative passages never lag. Vance has a serious but light touch and deals adeptly with suspense, dissension, philosophical musings, and fanatical ravings. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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The science fiction masterpiece continues in the "major event,"( Los Angeles Times) Children of Dune.

With millions of copies sold worldwide, Frank Herbert's Dune novels stand among the major achievements of the human imagination and one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary science fiction.

The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the deserts of Arrakis. Like their father, they possess supernormal abilities-making them valuable to their aunt Alia, who rules the Empire. If Alia can obtain the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, her rule will be absolute. But the twins have their own plans for their destiny. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't give Up on Dune, April 1 2004
By Lens Fortwright (United States) - See all my reviews
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I can see how someone can get confused reading some of the reviews here. Some people love the politics and discussion of religion that dominates this book. Others are simply galled at the trudgingly slow plotline. I'll admit that after watching the plot grind slower and slower in the last book, Dune Messiah, I was looking for something that resembled Dune (book 1) in pacing. I didn't find it. After a few hundred pages I was so disgusted with the book that I put it down and shelved it.

But wait, there's more. After more than a year, I picked the book up again and resumed reading it. At first, I was a little lost in all the names and foreign sounding words I hadn't bothered to remember. After a while, without the expectation of the action from the first book, I came to appreciate that this is a richly written, if slow at times, great story.
My advice is to read this book even if you get bored with it. It has a great ending that segues nicely into the next books. This is the main reason I am glad I finished Children of Dune, the next installments of the Dune series were fantastic (good action too), more than rivalling the original one. Read Children of Dune (even if you don't like it) for the rest of the series which you will like no matter whether you like this or not.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Child of Dune might have been a better title, Mar 17 2004
By William Black "buddman921" (La Vergne, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This book is way better than the second book, but it still does not fulfill the expectations left from the first book. Leto and his sister "spoils of war" are growing up and dealing with all the political intrigue and double crossing that Dune readers are familiar with. I really liked Alia befor this book, but Herbert ruined her here. This whole book screams "man strong, woman weak!" It almost seems as if Herbert writes himself into a hole and has to dig himself out. This book like the second lacks the vision of the original. It was interesting though and is not a waste of time. Recommended to those whom really want more Dune.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than 2, not than the original, Jan 19 2004
By Matt Montes "neloangelo36" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This one was alright...By this time, you must be a fan to sit through Dune Messiah as it was kinda slow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story unlike the sci-fi of today!
If you're used to the science fiction pumped out by no-name hacks today, feast you eyes upon the Dune series. Lisez davantage
Published on Dec 15 2003 by Steven M. Balke Jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not great
This the third book in the Dune series I felt was kind of a depressing end to the story line of Paul and his imediate family. Lisez davantage
Published on Nov 29 2003 by Derrick Testa

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
This series is the best in all scifi. It puts Tolkien to shame a hundred times over. The plots are complicated, but actually MAKE SENSE!!!!!! Lisez davantage
Published on Nov 24 2003 by Kyle Stewart

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't give up on Dune
I can see how someone can get confused reading some of the reviews here. Some people love the politics and discussion of religion that dominates this book. Lisez davantage
Published on Oct 30 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars lacks focus
I started reading this book with a lot of hope. I knew a little bit about the return of Paul as the Preacher and the amazing transformation Leto II would undergo. Lisez davantage
Published on Oct 17 2003 by Matthew C. Feig

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready...
'cause this book is a 'slammer.' Small font on over 400 pages, with plenty of Herbert's amazing writing and philosophical wanderings. Lisez davantage
Published on Oct 11 2003 by rob

3.0 out of 5 stars No more Dune reading for me, please
As other reviewers have mentioned, this book just gets weirder and weirder until the end. Oh how I wish Herbert had not written this book, for it gives me a lesser opinion of his... Lisez davantage
Published on Aug 7 2003 by scifiman5

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning display of writing.
Like others I was hesitant to read "Children of Dune." "Dune Messiah" is my favorite, although it lacked the noteworthyness of "Dune", and I was worried "CoD" would repeat that... Lisez davantage
Published on July 20 2003 by amanduh742

3.0 out of 5 stars Laza Tigers
After reading this book, I have come to a startling conclusion...this book could have been saved had Leto II and Ghanima been eaten by the Laza Tigers. What a couple of brats! Lisez davantage
Published on July 14 2003 by Shay Files

1.0 out of 5 stars Bafflegab Posing as Deep Thought
Its adherents have hawked this series as the most philosophical among all the science fiction greats. This is not true. Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 20 2003 by Barry C. Chow

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