House Atreides
1999 • 704 pages
Ratings18
Average rating3.4
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Ratings18
Average rating3.4
It is the year 10,154 of the Imperial Calendar, and for four decades the planet Arrakis - called Dune by its inhabitants - has been ruled by the Harkonnen family. But the seeds of change have been sown.. On Arrakis, an idealistic young planetologist, Pardot Kynes, goes out into the desert to learn the secrets of its giant sandworms and the priceless Spice they create. And on another planet, Caledon, young Leto Atreides is nearly ready to become duke. The blood feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen is about to begin. Drawing on notes, outlines and correspondence Frank Herbert left behind at his death, as well as conversations and brainstorming sessions Brian Herbert held with his father, House Atreides is a breathtaking story of war, treachery and decadence; of love, loyalty and steadfastness in the face of overwhelming odds.
Series
3 primary booksPrelude to Dune is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
Series
20 primary books25 released booksDune Universe is a 25-book series with 20 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and 3 others.
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Malgré les critiques souvent acerbes sur les préquelles “commises” par le fils de Frank Herbert, j'avais apprécié ma première lecture de ce premier volet de la trilogie “Avant Dune”. Après avoir relu l'ensemble du cycle de Dune original, je viens de relire cette préquelle et je dois dire que j'ai à nouveau pris beaucoup de plaisir. Bien sûr, le style est très différent de celui de Frank Herbert, le récit est moins riche, moins réfléchi, mais c'est malgré tout un divertissement très plaisant, tout en explorant un univers familier.
Listened to an abridged version. Great! Answered alot of the mystery of the characters.
