Sandworms of Dune http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Sandworms-of-Dune-Brian-Herbert-Kevin-J-Anderson/9780765351494?cf=3

By Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Frank Herbert

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Twenty years after their escape from the beleaguered Bene Gesserit world of Chapterhouse, as told in the late Frank Herbert's final Dune tale (Chapterhouse: Dune), the Bene Gesserit sisterhood embarks on a bold scheme to create ghola-clones that eventually awaken to the full memories of their original-of some of history's key personalities, in the hope that they can find a way to win an otherwise unwinnable war. Avoiding attempts by the machine world to locate their ship, Ithaca, proves challenging, but even more threatening is the discovery of at least one saboteur aboard the Ithaca. The future of humanity hangs on the abilities of newly created versions of Paul Muad'Dib; his mother, Lady Jessica Atreides; and the young ghola of Dune's notorious God Emperor, Leto II. Complex in structure though never hard to follow, this sequel to Hunters of Dune ties together the threads left by Chapterhouse: Dune, bringing closure to a saga of planetary birth and death and human courage and hubris. At the same time, the authors have left room for further explorations of one of the genre's most enduring worlds. Highly recommended for all sf collections. [The publisher is promoting this volume with a $250,000 national marketing plan.-Ed.] Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

Longtime collaborators Herbert and Anderson set themselves a steep challenge-and, in the end, fail to meet it-in this much anticipated wrapup of the original Dune cycle (after 2006's Hunters of Dune). A large cast scattered across the cosmos must be brought together so that the final, all-powerful Kwisatz Haderach may be revealed in the ultimate face-off between humankind and the machine empire ruled by the implacable Omnius. Though pacing is brisk and the infrequent action scenes crackle with tension, only two minor characters-gholas, who are young clones with restored memories, of Suk doctor Wellington Yueh and God-Emperor Leto II-acquire real depth. Everyone else is too busy reacting to mostly irrelevant subplots like sabotage aboard the no-ship Ithaca, a plague devastating the planet of Chapterhouse and the genetic engineering of marine-dwelling sandworms. The lengthy climax relies on at least four consecutive deus ex machina bailouts, eventually devolving into sheer fairy tale optimism. Series fans will argue the novel's merits for years; others will be underwhelmed. (Aug.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

Praise for the Dune Novels

"I know nothing comparable to it except "The Lord of the Rings"."--Arthur C. Clarke on "Dune"

"Appealing and gripping...Fascinating detail, yet cloaked in mystery and mysticism."--"Milwaukee"" Journal " on "Heretics of Dune"

"The vast and fascinating Dune saga sweeps on---as exciting and gripping as ever."--"Kirkus Reviews" on "Chapterhouse: Dune"

"This compelling saga of men and women struggling for their freedom is required reading for Dune fans."--"Library Journal" on "Dune: The Butlerian Jihad"

"Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy."--"Publishers Weekly" on "Dune: The ""Battle"" of Corrin"
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"Entertaining."--"Publishers Weekly" on "Hunters of Dune"