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A disappointing entry to the Dune legend which, as written, actually detracts from Frank Herbert's sweeping vision rather than bringing anything new to the table. As mentioned before, this book focuses on the small details adding history to the Atreides/Ix story that does nothing to move Dune along outside of this specific story. The book is written well enough were it going to stand alone (which it couldn't being entirely dependent on the Dune 'universe') but the authors are attempting to fill spaces Mr. Herbert had left open in his own narrative and their attempt doesn't fit with what's already there.
Derrick J. (ravensknight) reviewed The Winds of Dune (Heroes of Dune, Bk 2) on + 178 more book reviews
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A direct sequel to Dune Messiah. This looks at Alia as she is forced to deal with the Empire after Paul so abruptly leaves but it mainly deals with Jessica and revealing more history and bits and pieces of Paul Maudib. Where the Dune Chronicles were big in scope and vision, these books between books by Herbert and Anderson seem to be looking at the nitty-gritty, the small. And I don't like that contrast. Dune SHOULD be big and galactic and over-arching. I'll continue to read these other Dune books, but I have no interest in buying them. Messing with immediate past, far past and ending the series is one thing, messing between books is another. It is just messy.
