Children of Dune

By: Frank Herbert

Narrated by: Scott Brick, Simon Vance

Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered, and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone. But for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms, and this in turn is disastrous for the planet's economy. Leto and Ghanima, Paul Atreides's twin children and his heirs, can see possible solutions - but fanatics begin to challenge the rule of the all-powerful Atreides empire, and more than economic disaster threatens.

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Critic reviews

"Ranging from palace intrigue and desert chases to religious speculation and confrontations with the supreme intelligence of the universe, there is something here for all science fiction fans." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A major event." ( Los Angeles Times)

I was suprised.

I was surprised to find this book to fit so well with the previous two. Even though you are following a new main character, I found the transition was natural and the story flowed very well.

Children of Dune

Fantastic! Thought provoking, excellent production of arguably one of the greatest. Science fiction stories ever told.

Classic!

Muad'dibs family continues the metamorphosis of Arrakis and the Fremen religion. Abomination, plots within plots, Frank Herberts consciousness expanding series enters the crux of its arc.

moving

much more philosophical than its predecessors, this book is moving and thought-provoking. highly recommended. word

A decent follow up to the first book.

What made the experience of listening to Children of Dune the most enjoyable?

The author keeps the twists and turns coming. The character development of the children is fantastic. The twins are so interesting in their own right, yet the continuing of Paul's situation. The plotting of the different clans to keep themselves above the fray and in the for front of importance shows how low they will stoop to do so. The twin's countering of every move ahead of the moves keep you wondering why the clans even try. They have know clue.

The narration is a marvel. The range of characters that have to be done you forget that men are handling the reins of this trip.

Herbert continues to paint a wonderful read visual of the different worlds so well you can see them on your minds eye with all the glory and marvel he has painted.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ghanima is my favorite character. Many will say that there are more detailed and deeper characters in the story, which is very true but the innocence and playfulness of the little female twin is capturing. You think she is in the background most of the time only to realize she is very much a strong part of the plot. You get the felling of a little elf. One little child that if angered will turn into a protective lioness especially when it come to Leto. When she at the end is triggered which I won't explain so not to ruin your journey you get the full feeling of what she is capable of. There is so much strong passion in such a little being.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick and Simon Vance – was your favorite?

I think that the portrayal of ALia captures the complexity of this women and her total insecurities and confusions.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The world of Arrakis may change but the story continues with strength and wonderment.

deep

really goes into the sequel of the other two books. great read I really enjoyed it.

…..Dune the Next Generation.....

Here Herbert expands the scope of the story to make this a true Space Opera. This is a somewhat satisfying follow-up to the classic Dune. Here it becomes plain that he has an epic planned. He begins to lay down the political foundations for the balance of the series.

Simon Vance handles the great majority of the narration. He is a fine reader. I find that his voices for young children do not have a youthful energy. This sometimes gets in the way when I was trying to visualize a scene in my mind.

Awesome

awesome continuation of the series gets a little hard to follow on audio needed to refriance the book a few times

as always Wonderful

this is my 7th or 8th time through it. first 6 times was reading. Herbert sets a standard, that few if any match, his son Brian and Keven J Anderson do a fair job, but they do not quite reach Franks level. no shame in that, he will be a hard act to follow for years to come!

wow! what a ride

that was almost as good as the first. so happy to continue the story. to learn more about dune. I did not expect some of the incredible craziness. but damn was it good.