Herbert, Frank: The Dune Series - which has been the best?

[Dave]

I have to agree with a little of what everyone said. The original 'Dune' is the best, and they do tail off somewhat, but each one that I've read does introduce something new.

I too, like the Bene Gesserit getting centre stage in 'ChapterHouse' which is probably my second favourite. The Fremen and the other mythology are interesting, but I found the Bene Gesserit most interesting of all.

'GodEmperor' was good too. I haven't read the books after 'ChapterHouse' and as I last read them about 20 years ago, I guess I need to start over again first!

[Tabitha]

I really enjoyed the Bene Gesserit too. It is weird to think just how mysterious they are in the first book, and that they end up taking centre stage by the end.

I think on the recommendations above I am going to give the newer books a go, I might see if I can pick them up second hand or something.

[Krystal]

You know what, I always see the Bene Gesserit as witches to continue with Dune's themes. :lol: I only see Jessica as the good witch and she was kind of a renegade because she do what she want.
So for me it was really an awakening when I read Chapterhouse, it show me a new light into their story and background.

Krystal

[timdgreat]

well there is a new addition the the dune world again, and although i have only just started getting into it, the new book "the machine crusade" is proggresing well :rolly2:

[Stryker]

The original dune was the best IMO.

That is where the story began and you learn about the charaters and the place they take in this series.


To me originals are always the best everything else is a added bonus.


Stryker

[timdgreat]

i loved the original, and in my mind it is the best, but his sons works follow close behind, they are a lot better read then the last 5 books after dune:rolly2:

[Krystal]

Originally posted by Stryker

To me originals are always the best everything else is a added bonus.

Good thinking, and I think the fans of Dune are very fortunate to have such bonus. I finished reading The Battle of Corrin of Herbert & Anderson. And it let me wanting to continue reading more but as I understand it is the last of the saga. It just let me wanting more.


Krystal

[timdgreat]

i know what u mean krystal, i want more too:rolly2:

[Krystal]

It was a great reading ride. :lol:

Krystal

[Stryker]

Originally posted by Krystal


Good thinking, and I think the fans of Dune are very fortunate to have such bonus. I finished reading The Battle of Corrin of Herbert & Anderson. And it let me wanting to continue reading more but as I understand it is the last of the saga. It just let me wanting more.


Krystal

Dune fan too Krystal...

You have great taste....I am in awe of you


Seems we like a lot of the same sci fi



Stryker

[Krystal]

Originally posted by Stryker

You have great taste....I am in awe of you
Seems we like a lot of the same sci fi

We both have great taste.

Krystal

[Killer Mouse]

I've only read Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune, but I'm in love with the series and the characters involved. I do think that Dune is my favourite though. I have heard from others who have read the whole series that it degrades after Children of Dune, and I'm almost afraid to read any further, because that would make me sad. What do you all think of the remaining books?

You must read the rest, The fourth is the second best and the fifth and sixth are very good as well, the only bad ones are the ones by BH and KJA because they are full of errors.