Dune: House Corrino: House Trilogy, Book 3

The book came quickly and was exactly as presented.

If you read my other reviews of the "Dune" series, you'll see I've had to dodge fan lightning bolts a couple of times ;->. "Dune" was excellent, but the original series got darker and darker as it went on. It got into what I call "creepy sci fi" and lost its way (IMHO).Years ago, I discovered the two prequels to the series, purchased/read them, and loved them. Recently, I discovered there was a third volume of prequels -- "Dune: House Corrino" -- and figured, "What the heck?" So, I used my Discover reward points to get the book for free (thanks, Amazon, for allowing that), and read away.After reading "Dune" in June/July this year (2013), I decided to go through all three prequels. Now (September, 2013) I'm starting over again, but will skip lightly through "Dune." I haven't read any of these for 20 years, and I'm going through the entire loop of the four books again.Unlike many who are Frank-Herbert-forever-and-no one-else fans, I find it amazing how Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson "caught" the flavor of "Dune" and kept it going. Dodging yet another lightning bolt: in my opinion, the prequels are better than the original "Dune." (Ouch! :->).What a treat to REALLY get to know Duke Leto Atreides, who left the series early in "Dune." He truly comes into his own in "Corrino," and that's why I liked it so much. Also ... and it may be my imagination ... it seems to me the prequels kept getting better.Well, there's one person's opinion. If you're into "creepy sci fi," you probably won't like the prequels (and especially "Corrino.")If you're looking for good writing, solid characters, and an almost point-by-point-here's-how-it-all-started series, the prequels are for you.

I must admit, I'm a little surprised by the mediocre rating this book has on Amazon. While it's to be expected that it would not receive the same glowing reviews as Frank Herbert's original Dune novels, I found House Corrino (as well as the first two Prelude to Dune novels) to be a rock-solid 4-star outing.It's a fair criticism to knock Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson for not matching the literary quality of Frank Herbert's Dune and its five original sequels. Dune is, after all, considered by many to be the best science-fiction novel ever written. (If you're reading this, the odds are you've read at least Dune and need no convincing of that.) While the Herbert/Anderson novels sacrifice some of the depth of the originals, though, they do make up for it in a faster pacing and remarkable plotting. Even if there are a few inconsistencies between these prequels and the originals, it's nothing compared with the problems you see in the Star Wars prequels, and those were made by the original creator - so that should give a hint as to just how much of a challenge it is to work with a fictional universe like this.Step back from the criticisms of the obsessives and those who simply can't bear other authors treading on the sacred ground Frank Herbert created, and you get my perspective: A science-fiction fan, a fan of the Dune series and of well-plotted novels in general. For me, these novels triumph - big time. The curse of the prequel is that in the end you wind up right back where you started (in this case, not long before the original Dune begins). The Prelude to Dune novels manage to make it all interesting and compelling. There is plenty of room for surprises in these books, and quite a bit of suspense. One example is Paul's birth. Of course he will survive, and so will Jessica - yet the birth sequence is so tense I felt like I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.The Herbert/Anderson novels expertly set up the plot-points like a set of dominoes, positioning the many characters just-so, piece by piece, and when the dominoes start to fall, I find it tremendously satisfying. So, no, it's not a Frank Herbert book, but it's a great conclusion to a remarkable trilogy.I was shocked to read an on-line review of this book by someone who hadn't read the first two House books, so I'll conclude with this: If you've read the original Dune novels and enjoyed House Atreides, I think you'll enjoy following up with House Harkonnen and House Corrino. If you didn't like House Atreides, you will probably want to steer clear of the other Herbert/Anderson novels. Above all, you definitely should not read House Corrino until you've read House Atreides and House Harkonnen.

Great book. Explains much of the obscure references in the original series, and is more readable than Frank Herbert's writing. Frank Herbert was a great writer, but far more "cerebral" than his son and Kevin Anderson. Explains the feud between Atreides and Harkonnen an how the Corrino empire began. More action as well.

This is a little out of sequence, because Books 1. Dune the House Atreides-199 & 2. House Harkonnen - 2000, should be read before to get the best understanding out of the series. At first I expected the Harkonnen's to be the evil that they were display in Frank Herbert first series, but the plot explains how they became so evil and mad.

Firstly if you haven't read House Atredies and House Harkonnen don't bother reading this there's way too much going on and you'll be very confused. Other than that it's a great read with lots of twists and turns. If your into Sci-Fi get this (as part of the trilogy!)

I own all 3 books of the Dune prequel and I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I have always loved the original and couldn't wait to dive back into the immense Dune universe! Both Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson are accomplished writers I really could not think of anyone who could do a better job continuing Frank Herbert's masterpiece.

Para quem gosta da saga principal, é bem legal ler os antecedentes. Tanto a trilogia relativa ao Jihad Butleriano quanto ao prequel imediato. Para os fãs, considero imperdível. É indesculpável não existir edições brasileiras oficiais destes livros.

C'est excitant de voir que rien de tel qu'un homme qui en veut à l'humanité pour concevoir un moyen de l'éliminer. Découvrir la vérité que Valya plus tard aura une vengeance mal fondée. Omnius ne saisit pas la spécificité de l'homme. L'ironie de la vie pour les Titans et Thurr. C'est captivant de suivre ces moments cruciaux qui expliquent pourquoi l'univers de Dune est ce qu'il est par la suite. Junon qui pense que jouir est meilleur si on est plus fait de chair et d'os!

Very good

Started the prequels with a bit of trepidation but have flew through 2,000 pages and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Fantastic to understand the build up to Dune. Now to reread the Dune trilogy again!!!

SIN SPOILERSSecuela de Dune:House Harkonnen,la trilogia acaba aqui(por desgracia),y es el perfecto final para una perfecta historia/precuela.Recomendable no,casi obligatorio.Solo tras leer esta saga,sabreis lo que es novela ficticia.