I love the Dune universe and was really looking forward to this book. In fact, I bought the hardback for my birthday since I own them all and Ive mostly enjoyed and been entertained by the other books that Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert wrote in the Dune universe after Frank Herberts passing. I wish I could say that I loved it, felt good about paying almost $30 for it and will read it over and over for years to come, but unfortunately I cant. There were some interesting tidbits and history, but on the whole I never was thoroughly engaged in the story presented. The Bene Gesserit stuff was kind of blah where it seemed it should have been more exciting given the events taking place. I most enjoyed finding out what became of Vorian Atreides after he rode off into the sunset, so to speak, in the series previously. The Harkonnen ploy for vengeance wasnt really all that vengeful in nature or exciting. Seemed like all the factions were just kind of blundering along trying to get their houses in order. I wish I could add something more positive as Ive loved the series up until now. Lets hope that if theres a next one that it regains the flavor that made Dune such an intriguing series to visit.
