Herbert, Frank: The Dune Series - which has been the best? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

ewlyn · 23rd June 2001, 08:22 AM

In your opinion, which has been the best book in the series and why. (I'm including the books by Brian Herbert here as I feel they are valid.)

Personally, I still like the original the most... but this is mainly because, for me, it's the most mysterious and it was the beginning of the adventure.

nejordan · 23rd June 2001, 11:54 AM

I agree that Dune was the one that started the adventure and got me hooked. However, since I am an honorary Bene Gesserit, I love that we got the center stage in Heretics and Chapterhouse. I am looking for a virtual BG Keep or Mother House to join -- maybe I'll get ambitious and start one myself.

ewlyn · 23rd June 2001, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by nejordan
I agree that Dune was the one that started the adventure and got me hooked. However, since I am an honorary Bene Gesserit, I love that we got the center stage in Heretics and Chapterhouse. I am looking for a virtual BG Keep or Mother House to join -- maybe I'll get ambitious and start one myself.

That is really cool! Are there virtual ones out there? I suppose there must be.

timdgreat · 25th March 2003, 08:00 PM

well i liked the original the best, after it i wasnt so enthralled with the series as i had been, although i really did like the 3 books by his son, and now 4

if a mod sees this u can add another book to the list now, THe Butlerian Jihad

:rolly2:

ewlyn · 25th March 2003, 08:08 PM

Well, I made the original poll, but it won't allow me to edit it, so I hope someone else who can does.

I haven't read the new book yet, but my husband just finished it, so I plan to soon. He really liked it.

Woo-hoo! Dune universe expansion = good

timdgreat · 25th March 2003, 08:18 PM

lol, well its really good, i promise u that, is great to hear about the origines of the dune universe, Brian does a very good job

, there are also some suprises that may throw ul

:rolly2:

ewlyn · 26th March 2003, 11:00 PM

LOL You know, you just said what my husband said almost to the letter. Interesting... I can't wait to read it!

timdgreat · 27th March 2003, 05:18 PM

wow thats weird, well yeah just go read it and then come back and i would love to hear what u thought, are we right

:rolly2:

cyan · 20th May 2003, 02:19 AM

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?

Tabitha · 20th May 2003, 11:02 AM

Oops I must have missed this thread! I'll add in the extra book once I am done with this post - but I din't see anyone voting for it.

The first book is by far and away my favourite, although I think that the next two (Messiah and Children of Dune) should be read as one book, and come pretty close to matching the first. I also loved God Emperor and the Duncan Idaho ghola device, which is revived for the last books too.

But without a doubt the first one is the best, I can re-read it again and again without getting bored, and I love the depth of the mythology and science that went into constructing the Dune universe. Fantastic!

timdgreat · 22nd May 2003, 05:53 PM

yeah i agree with u Tab, the original is the best have read it countless times

:rolly2:

SilverCaladan · 30th July 2003, 11:45 PM

I like House Harkonnen the best. I'm not sure why... cause I constantly read all of the books, but when i saw the poll i just instinctively chose House Harkonnen. probably cause of all the angst or something... but i do know that that book follows me where-ever i go and makes for good reading when i'm bored

in fact, the entire series does.

timdgreat · 2nd August 2003, 06:57 AM

im really liking the Butlerian Jihad now, it still doesnt stack up against the original but its just as good as all the others

:rolly2:

Krystal · 21st September 2003, 09:04 PM

It was a difficult decision but is I have to choose one probably will be Dune Messiah. That is why I vote for it. But I have to admit that so far I haven't been dissapointed reading any of the books. All of them shows interesting new points of all the characters. Right now I'm reading House Harkonnen and love it. I think the transition from Frank's books to Bryan and Kevin was made pretty well. I totally love House Atreides. It was so cool to know the story of most of the characters Duncan's beginning, Duke Leto's story, Jessica and all the thing with the Baron, Liet's story. Is totally fascinating.

Cyan, I recommend you to continue reading the books. I really don't think the books degraded so much. Every book have their kind of special thing that make you want to continue reading to know how the saga is going to progress.

Krystal

captaincarter · 21st September 2003, 09:19 PM

I actually haven't read any of the books, but i liked the mini'series children of dune more than dune the movie. so thas how i voted.

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23rd June 2001, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
ewlyn Proud Ringer & HCNB Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ascot, England Posts: 498	The Dune Series - which has been the best? In your opinion, which has been the best book in the series and why. (I'm including the books by Brian Herbert here as I feel they are valid.) Personally, I still like the original the most... but this is mainly because, for me, it's the most mysterious and it was the beginning of the adventure.

25th March 2003, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	lol, well its really good, i promise u that, is great to hear about the origines of the dune universe, Brian does a very good job , there are also some suprises that may throw ul:rolly2:

27th March 2003, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	wow thats weird, well yeah just go read it and then come back and i would love to hear what u thought, are we right:rolly2:

22nd May 2003, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	yeah i agree with u Tab, the original is the best have read it countless times:rolly2:

23rd June 2001, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
nejordan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2	I agree that Dune was the one that started the adventure and got me hooked. However, since I am an honorary Bene Gesserit, I love that we got the center stage in Heretics and Chapterhouse. I am looking for a virtual BG Keep or Mother House to join -- maybe I'll get ambitious and start one myself.

25th March 2003, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	well i liked the original the best, after it i wasnt so enthralled with the series as i had been, although i really did like the 3 books by his son, and now 4 if a mod sees this u can add another book to the list now, THe Butlerian Jihad :rolly2:

25th March 2003, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
ewlyn Proud Ringer & HCNB Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ascot, England Posts: 498	Well, I made the original poll, but it won't allow me to edit it, so I hope someone else who can does. I haven't read the new book yet, but my husband just finished it, so I plan to soon. He really liked it. Woo-hoo! Dune universe expansion = good

26th March 2003, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
ewlyn Proud Ringer & HCNB Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ascot, England Posts: 498	LOL You know, you just said what my husband said almost to the letter. Interesting... I can't wait to read it!

20th May 2003, 02:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
cyan Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	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?

20th May 2003, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Oops I must have missed this thread! I'll add in the extra book once I am done with this post - but I din't see anyone voting for it. The first book is by far and away my favourite, although I think that the next two (Messiah and Children of Dune) should be read as one book, and come pretty close to matching the first. I also loved God Emperor and the Duncan Idaho ghola device, which is revived for the last books too. But without a doubt the first one is the best, I can re-read it again and again without getting bored, and I love the depth of the mythology and science that went into constructing the Dune universe. Fantastic!

30th July 2003, 11:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
SilverCaladan a WaNDeRiNG LiZaRD Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Crawling on the ceiling of the Anime Forum Posts: 635	I like House Harkonnen the best. I'm not sure why... cause I constantly read all of the books, but when i saw the poll i just instinctively chose House Harkonnen. probably cause of all the angst or something... but i do know that that book follows me where-ever i go and makes for good reading when i'm bored in fact, the entire series does.

2nd August 2003, 06:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	im really liking the Butlerian Jihad now, it still doesnt stack up against the original but its just as good as all the others:rolly2:

21st September 2003, 09:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	It was a difficult decision but is I have to choose one probably will be Dune Messiah. That is why I vote for it. But I have to admit that so far I haven't been dissapointed reading any of the books. All of them shows interesting new points of all the characters. Right now I'm reading House Harkonnen and love it. I think the transition from Frank's books to Bryan and Kevin was made pretty well. I totally love House Atreides. It was so cool to know the story of most of the characters Duncan's beginning, Duke Leto's story, Jessica and all the thing with the Baron, Liet's story. Is totally fascinating. Cyan, I recommend you to continue reading the books. I really don't think the books degraded so much. Every book have their kind of special thing that make you want to continue reading to know how the saga is going to progress. Krystal

21st September 2003, 09:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
captaincarter Admiral Adama Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 559	I actually haven't read any of the books, but i liked the mini'series children of dune more than dune the movie. so thas how i voted.

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