House Atreides (Prelude to Dune 1 - Old Edition)

I have been a Sci Fi fan for years now.Back when I was a callow youth I picked up a (second hand) copy of Dune and gave up after the first few chapters.Only many years later, when I was more mature as a reader did I pick it up and read it.I was mightily impressed Frank Herbert had succeeded in creating his own Universe and a wonderful planet – Dune.I then tried the sequels and after the 3rd stopped dead.Recently I picked up one of Brian Herberts and Kevin J AndersonsHouse Atreides (Prelude to Dune) .It was like discovering an old friend.The story set 40 odd years before the events of Dune explains and expands the Dune Universe.The book is entertaining and well.. readable lighter than Brian’s Father Herbert but still intelligent and deep for it to be a satisfying story.And my what a story it is.The chapters flow from Kaitain and the aging Emperor of the known universe and the Crown Prince, to GeidiPrime with Vladimir Harkonnen still young, fit and virile (for same sex) for the moment to Ix the planet of the machines and Caladan the water world of the Atreides.Then there is Arakis- Dune with the Emperor’s Planetologist supreme Pardot Kines.Against that is the backdrop of the Spacing Guild, the witches of the Bene Gesirate and the machinations of the Imperium.All in all a wonderful book.Well done Messrs Herbert and Anderson.A Totally Perfect Prelude to Dune.

If you are a fan of the Dune series I would be surprised if you didn't get hooked by this new wave of books. They are written in a similar style to the originals and bring a whole new dimension to the Atreides/Harkonnen stories. Compelling characters and connected contexts - buy them all and get immersed!

Just started this series and looking forward to the complete set, will then move on to next series and there are many

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SIN SPOILERSEl libro me llego al cabo de un tiempo,pues viene de UK,pero cero quejas.Sobre el libro,dire que es interesantisimo,diria casi un clasico del genero de ciencia ficcon.En resumen,no os arrepentireis.