"A very worthwhile read"
Emperor Shaddam Corrino sees his plan to become the
sole ruler of the Million Worlds nearing fruition on the
planet Ix. Shaddam may be a maniac, but his plot is rather
simplistic yet with a high probability of success. To
achieve his goal, he has researchers using slave labor to
invent and subsequently produce Amal, a synthetic spice to
replace that found on Dune. Duke Atreides has his own agenda for Ix. He plans to
free the planet's population so as to thwart the plan of
the Emperor though how remains a mystery. On the other
hand, Duke Harkonnen of Dune has his own concept for Ix in
which he becomes the great dictator. As the three forces
come closer to a final confrontation, a universe hangs in
the balance. The third Dune novel based on the notes of the late
Frank Herbert is an entertaining tale that the diehard fans
of the series will enjoy. The story line is action packed
and filled with political, social, and military
confrontations. At times DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO seems forced
as if the authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson had
to remind the audience (or themselves) that this is a Dune
tale. Still, the plot draws to a satisfying conclusion the
threads left from the previous two novels (see DUNE: HOUSE
ATREIDES and DUNE: HOUSE HARKONNEN). Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted September 12, 2001
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