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Perhaps the best book of the Legends of Dune trilogy. It was my favorite of the three novels. The Butlerian Jihad sets up the story of how Arrakis will eventually become the center of the universe. It shows us the beginnings of the Sisterhood prior to the Dune Chronicles. One of my favorite characters by far of the entire trilogy Norma Cenva’s spectacular contribution to humanity with the gift of space folding technology is told in length. Without introduction, (perhaps Kevin J. Anderson & Brian Herbert will write a book about the beginnings of the Titan cymeks,) the Titan cymeks are a very interesting instance in Dune history that will slowly and eventually develop into the beginnings of the rivalries between House Atriedes, House Harkonnen, and House Corrino. Also, humanity’s war for freedom against the thinking machines is one of several hypocritical elements that are not ignored throughout the saga. The possession of slaves, by those planets that slavery is legal, is rationalized with the argument that they are indebted to do their part in the war against Omnius. No one human is allowed to be neutral, having no part in the war. Erasmus is an A.I. machine that is all his own. His individuality, actions, and thoughts are childish, horrific, and entertainingly funny. I would most definitely recommend reading this trilogy before you continue the saga with Dune 7, Hunters of Dune and Sandworms of Dune, which wrap-up the story from Frank Herbert’s Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse Dune.

2022-11-14 13:36