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Dune Universe
Tales of Dune: Expanded Edition
Frank Herbert’s magnificent Dune saga sprawls across countless planets and tens of millennia. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have written thirteen international bestselling novels set in this epic universe. But the wealth of material leaves many side tales or interesting ideas that can be told, hors d’oeuvres to accompany the exotic main course.Sometimes, a short story is exactly what’s needed.Tales of Dune collects eight of Herbert and Anderson’s Dune short stories, ranging from the period of the Butlerian Jihad, to the time of young Paul Atreides, to a story set during the events of the novel Dune, to the very end of Frank Herbert’s future history. These are the missing pieces in the epic of Dune.
234 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2011
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239 books2,141 followersBrian Patrick Herbert is an American author who lives in Washington state. He is the elder son of science fiction author Frank Patrick Herbert.
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September 15, 2021
It's been a while since I have read the Dune and I wanted get back to it over again with the movie on the horizon. I decided follow the chronological order of the events this time and Hunting Harkonnes story seems to be the first there so I started my journey with this one. I should also note that the other stories are scattered around the timeline which means that I will have to come back to this book again.
Also, it is worth noting that this was my first time reading Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson and I simply don't get why they receive so much hatred for trying to expand this lovely universe. Maybe they are not Frank Herbert but give them a break and appreciate that they are trying their best. When it comes to this book I would say it is not very intricatly written nor have the most essential explanations but overall it is a very quick read that seems like a very good way to get back to Dune.
Also, it is worth noting that this was my first time reading Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson and I simply don't get why they receive so much hatred for trying to expand this lovely universe. Maybe they are not Frank Herbert but give them a break and appreciate that they are trying their best. When it comes to this book I would say it is not very intricatly written nor have the most essential explanations but overall it is a very quick read that seems like a very good way to get back to Dune.
January 21, 2022
Tales of Dune is made up of a collection of short stories ranging throughout all of the Dune books written by Frank Herbert, and his son Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson. There were a few I found exceedingly interesting, especially the last story.
August 7, 2023
A great collection of stories for fans of Dune, this is a fairly solid collection of short stories that take place over the entire series, past, present and future. Many of the characters are familiar, and while the stories don't necessarily add anything to the core canon, I always enjoy extra content in this world.
Some of it was new to me and therefore I might have spoiled myself, but most of the stories are self-contained and can be read without changing the original experience of the main books.
Some of it was new to me and therefore I might have spoiled myself, but most of the stories are self-contained and can be read without changing the original experience of the main books.
December 24, 2011
The new books by Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson are nowhere near as good as the original six by Frank Herbert. Naturally, they're a completely different style, but they're also much simpler and less interesting.
That said, they can still provide some entertainment. If you've read any of the others, you'll probably enjoy this as much or as little as you enjoyed those. If you haven't, then note that these stories are much simpler and less nuanced than Frank Herbert's books.
That said, they can still provide some entertainment. If you've read any of the others, you'll probably enjoy this as much or as little as you enjoyed those. If you haven't, then note that these stories are much simpler and less nuanced than Frank Herbert's books.
May 30, 2019
A collection of short stories from different points in the Dune saga. Originally written as promo stories and little teasers to help whet appetites whilst they wrote full length novels, Herbert and Anderson have given us some little morsels of Dune goodness.
Worth a read but due to the sorry story nature they lack the depth and bite you would expect. However, they worked for me I'm now going to carry on where I left off in the series a couple of years ago.
Worth a read but due to the sorry story nature they lack the depth and bite you would expect. However, they worked for me I'm now going to carry on where I left off in the series a couple of years ago.
April 11, 2024
7/10
Jak dla mnie bardzo udany zbiór opowiadań, może jedno było typową zapchaj dziurą, ale pozostałe bardzo przyjemne, rozwijające sytuacje, czy postaci, które w książkach ze świata Diuny były tylko fragmentem, tłem - jak np historia Maples, którą z książki, czy filmu można kojarzyć jako służbę, którą Lady Jessica wybiera sobie po przylocie na Diune. Tu okazuje się, że za młodu była bad assem i bardzo dużej mierze ukształtowała przyszłość planety, swoimi działaniami.
Mamy to i dziejące się w przeszłości, jak i odległej przyszłości (względem oryginalnej Diuny) wydarzenia. Dla fanów na pewno gratka zaostrzająca apetyt, na poznanie pełnych losów tego uniwersum.
Polecam
Jak dla mnie bardzo udany zbiór opowiadań, może jedno było typową zapchaj dziurą, ale pozostałe bardzo przyjemne, rozwijające sytuacje, czy postaci, które w książkach ze świata Diuny były tylko fragmentem, tłem - jak np historia Maples, którą z książki, czy filmu można kojarzyć jako służbę, którą Lady Jessica wybiera sobie po przylocie na Diune. Tu okazuje się, że za młodu była bad assem i bardzo dużej mierze ukształtowała przyszłość planety, swoimi działaniami.
Mamy to i dziejące się w przeszłości, jak i odległej przyszłości (względem oryginalnej Diuny) wydarzenia. Dla fanów na pewno gratka zaostrzająca apetyt, na poznanie pełnych losów tego uniwersum.
Polecam
February 14, 2023
This small anthology is made up of a mix of Dune universe stories set in various time periods from within the storyline. They are varied and entertaining. Any true fan of Dune will be very pleased to expand their knowledge of the Imperium with these bite sized narratives. I read the Expanded Edition.
April 9, 2021
Fabulous read, would love to see more of these tales!
May 31, 2022
Has it's moments but overall... It is just ok for me. I could live without reading it.
March 31, 2025
More of the same
I will admit I have always had trouble with the Dune books. I liked the movie, but never could get through the books, even the beginning Dune.
I suspect it is something to do with the dramatic focus... It always leads into plot errors, things that just don't compute with what's already been read.
I'll add to this later
I will admit I have always had trouble with the Dune books. I liked the movie, but never could get through the books, even the beginning Dune.
I suspect it is something to do with the dramatic focus... It always leads into plot errors, things that just don't compute with what's already been read.
I'll add to this later
April 14, 2024
I'd owned a couple of these stories as free giveaways from the bookstore when I worked there. None of them are earth-shattering in their quality, but I wanted a hardcover collection for the shelf.
August 6, 2022
I have never been a real fan of short stories, but this book provide more detail into the “Dune” universe. If you are a fan of Dune, you will enjoy this.
February 28, 2018
Authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring us back to the Dune universe with this anthology and expansion on their original Tales of Dune ebook of which has some stories that this one dose not. But about this one it is set up in period order from the legends era were we meet Xavier Harkonnen's father and brother as they are ambushed by the Cymeks above the future home of the Atreides to the period after the scattering. A time were scavengers come back to a glassed Dune in order to look for treasures of the God Emperor. The last story sets up the last two books in the Dune saga Hunters and Sandworms of Dune. This is a great book and I highly recommend ti to all Dune fans and pick up the ebook version of the original Tales as well.
December 14, 2017
Hardcover
Quickie stories that were fairly random and had no major tie-ins. Enjoyable Dune fix, though.
Quickie stories that were fairly random and had no major tie-ins. Enjoyable Dune fix, though.
September 2, 2024
"Piaski Diuny" to zbiór opowiadań z uniwersum Diuny, w którym otrzymujemy dość szeroki przekrój tego, co ma ono do zaoferowania. Teksty są różnorodne - dłuższe lub krótsze, ale też różnią się tematyką - od pełnych pasji potyczek Fremenów do intryg i zdrad na imperatorskim dworze.
Nie wszystkie opowiadania spodobały mi się tak samo, ale kilka naprawdę mocno utkwiło mi w głowie i często wracam do nich pamięcią - najczęściej do tego pod tytułem "Dwór imperialny" o Wilemie Atrydzie.
Wydane są obłędnie - tak jak inne tytuły z tej serii, twarda złota oprawa, w środku liczne piękne ilustracje oraz większy format papieru, który jest wspaniały w dotyku.
Czy te opowiadania rozszerzają spojrzenie na uniwersum? Jeśli ktoś jeszcze nie poznał wszystkich książek - owszem, lecz moim zdaniem delikatnie, właśnie mocno zachęcają, by sięgnąć po inne dodatki do głównej serii.
Dla kogo jest ten zbiór?
Myślę, że idealnie sprawdzi się dla miłośników uniwersum - zapewni kilka historii ze znanych światów, oferując liczne smaczki i ciekawostki, które z przyjemnością się wyłapuje. Dla tych, którzy przeczytali wszystko i chcą więcej - będzie to miły powrót do uniwersum Diuny. Dla tych, którzy utknęli gdzieś w momencie zgłębiania tego uniwersum i potrzebują czegoś lżejszego na rozruch. Oraz dla tych, którzy obawiają się sięgnąć po Diunę - będę mogli się rozeznać czy prezentowane tu klimaty wpasowują się w ich gusta.
Ja miło spędziłam czas przy tym zbiorze, a do ulubionych opowiadań z pewnością jeszcze powrócę. Dodatkowo uważam, że czytanie książek z Diuny świetnie nadaje się na czas lata i upałów - można poczuć się jak na Arrakis!
Nie wszystkie opowiadania spodobały mi się tak samo, ale kilka naprawdę mocno utkwiło mi w głowie i często wracam do nich pamięcią - najczęściej do tego pod tytułem "Dwór imperialny" o Wilemie Atrydzie.
Wydane są obłędnie - tak jak inne tytuły z tej serii, twarda złota oprawa, w środku liczne piękne ilustracje oraz większy format papieru, który jest wspaniały w dotyku.
Czy te opowiadania rozszerzają spojrzenie na uniwersum? Jeśli ktoś jeszcze nie poznał wszystkich książek - owszem, lecz moim zdaniem delikatnie, właśnie mocno zachęcają, by sięgnąć po inne dodatki do głównej serii.
Dla kogo jest ten zbiór?
Myślę, że idealnie sprawdzi się dla miłośników uniwersum - zapewni kilka historii ze znanych światów, oferując liczne smaczki i ciekawostki, które z przyjemnością się wyłapuje. Dla tych, którzy przeczytali wszystko i chcą więcej - będzie to miły powrót do uniwersum Diuny. Dla tych, którzy utknęli gdzieś w momencie zgłębiania tego uniwersum i potrzebują czegoś lżejszego na rozruch. Oraz dla tych, którzy obawiają się sięgnąć po Diunę - będę mogli się rozeznać czy prezentowane tu klimaty wpasowują się w ich gusta.
Ja miło spędziłam czas przy tym zbiorze, a do ulubionych opowiadań z pewnością jeszcze powrócę. Dodatkowo uważam, że czytanie książek z Diuny świetnie nadaje się na czas lata i upałów - można poczuć się jak na Arrakis!
August 23, 2025
Piaski Diuny to zbiór siedmiu opowiadań pobocznych do różnych cyklów z uniwersum. Jedne są krótsze, inne dłuższe, ale wszystkie trzymają poziom. Tylko delikatnie da się wyczuć, że nie napisał ich Frank Herbert, lecz jego następcy. Tom został przygotowany podobno wyłącznie dla polskich czytelników, co jest miłym gestem.
Teksty rzucają światło na mniej znane wątki, które z jakichś powodów nie trafiły do pełnoprawnych powieści o pustynnej planecie. Dla fana, takiego jak ja, to wyjątkowa lektura. Czas z nią spędzony był krótki, bo zbiór nie należy do obszernych, ale wystarczył, by zaostrzyć apetyt na to, co po śmierci ojca Diuny stworzyli Brian Herbert i Kevin J. Anderson. To oni tak naprawdę rozbudowali cały ten wszechświat, wykonując ogromną pracę.
Zbiór można traktować jak obraz kosmosu malowany na płótnie, którego autorem był Frank Herbert, a który jego następcy pieczołowicie wypełniają barwami i detalami. Najbardziej podobało mi się pierwsze opowiadanie o Fremenach, najdłuższe w tomie. Interesujące były także Krew Sardaukarów i Dwór imperialny, natomiast najmniej przypadło mi do gustu Ślubny jedwab.
Ta książka to dobre uzupełnienie całej sagi. Jednak w przeciwieństwie do Drogi do Diuny, lepiej zostawić ją na koniec przygody z Arrakis, szczególnie jeśli ktoś nie zna jeszcze Kronik Diuny. Niezmiennie polecam – nie tylko jako absolutny fan.
Teksty rzucają światło na mniej znane wątki, które z jakichś powodów nie trafiły do pełnoprawnych powieści o pustynnej planecie. Dla fana, takiego jak ja, to wyjątkowa lektura. Czas z nią spędzony był krótki, bo zbiór nie należy do obszernych, ale wystarczył, by zaostrzyć apetyt na to, co po śmierci ojca Diuny stworzyli Brian Herbert i Kevin J. Anderson. To oni tak naprawdę rozbudowali cały ten wszechświat, wykonując ogromną pracę.
Zbiór można traktować jak obraz kosmosu malowany na płótnie, którego autorem był Frank Herbert, a który jego następcy pieczołowicie wypełniają barwami i detalami. Najbardziej podobało mi się pierwsze opowiadanie o Fremenach, najdłuższe w tomie. Interesujące były także Krew Sardaukarów i Dwór imperialny, natomiast najmniej przypadło mi do gustu Ślubny jedwab.
Ta książka to dobre uzupełnienie całej sagi. Jednak w przeciwieństwie do Drogi do Diuny, lepiej zostawić ją na koniec przygody z Arrakis, szczególnie jeśli ktoś nie zna jeszcze Kronik Diuny. Niezmiennie polecam – nie tylko jako absolutny fan.
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July 13, 2025“Listen. Let me tell you a story. “ It was a private tale intended only for Deagan’s ears, though the intensity in the Jongleurs’s voice seemed to shimmer in the thick air. Leto caught a few words about a sleeping princess, a hidden and magical city, a lost hero from the Butlerian Jihad who would slumber in oblivion until he rose again to save the Imperium. By the time Hoh Vitt completed the tale, Deagan had fallen into a stupor.
“Leto suspected what his uncle had done, that he had disregarded the ancient prohibition against using the forbidden powers of the Jongleur, ancestral home od the Vitt family. In the low light their gazes met, and Uncle Hob’s eyes were bright and fearful. As he’d been conditioned to do since childhood, Elto tried not to think about it, for fear he too was a Vitt.” p.117
“In the Hinterlands of Jongleur, a hilly rural region where Hoh Vitt had grown up, dwelled a special type of storyteller. Even the natives suspected these Master Jongleurs of sorcery and dangerous ways. They could spin stories like deadly spider webs, and in order to protect their secrets, they are allowed themselves to be shunned, hiding behind a cloak of mystique.” p.122
“Leto suspected what his uncle had done, that he had disregarded the ancient prohibition against using the forbidden powers of the Jongleur, ancestral home od the Vitt family. In the low light their gazes met, and Uncle Hob’s eyes were bright and fearful. As he’d been conditioned to do since childhood, Elto tried not to think about it, for fear he too was a Vitt.” p.117
“In the Hinterlands of Jongleur, a hilly rural region where Hoh Vitt had grown up, dwelled a special type of storyteller. Even the natives suspected these Master Jongleurs of sorcery and dangerous ways. They could spin stories like deadly spider webs, and in order to protect their secrets, they are allowed themselves to be shunned, hiding behind a cloak of mystique.” p.122
June 21, 2024
Mój poziom wtajemniczenia w świecie Diuny bardzo podstawowy, więc trochę się obawiałam co mnie może spotkać w zbiorze opowiadań "Piaski Diuny", czy nie natrafię na jakieś spojlery i czy w ogóle będę wiedziała o co w nich chodzi. Przyznam, że nie zawsze wiedziałam gdzie jestem, czy powinnam kojarzyć dane postacie, czy to bardziej przyszłość, przeszłość, a może coś z lini czasowej którą znam, ale myślę, że bez tego da się miło spędzić wieczór z tą książką. Najbardziej spodobały mi się opowiadania "Ostrze krysnoża” oraz "Dwór imperialny". W tym pierwszym dostajemy od autorów ciekawy i wciągający portret psychologiczny Szadout Mapes oraz walkę fremenów z najeźdźcą. W drugim z wymienionych opowiadań nie brakuje intryg i chociaż są one nieco przewidywalne to i tak bohaterowie zaskakują swoją bezwzględnością i przebiegłością. Z pewnością wrócę do "Piasków Diuny" jeszcze za jakiś czas, gdy moja orientacja w tym uniwersum się poprawi i ciekawa jestem, które z opowiadań zrobi na mnie wówczas największe wrażenie.
August 14, 2025
Tales of Dune, published in 2011, is a collection of short stories set during the various Eras of Dune. The stores were written by Brian Herbert (the son of Frank Herbert, the author of the original Dune novel and the five follow-up novels) and Kevin J. Anderson. There are eight stories in all. Four of them are set during the Butlerian Period, which is the time frame in which most of the novels written by Brian Herbert and Anderson are set, thousands of years before the events of the original novel. A couple of stores are set in the Dune Period. One is set just before Paul, Leto, and Jessica go to Dune, and one is set during the events of the original novel. The final two stories are set during the second trilogy, after what is called The Scattering.
The stories in the book are ancillary to the main novels, and usually involve secondary characters (or characters who do not appear in the regular novels). However, one of the stories does focus on Paul and Duncan Idaho. Ultimately, if you are a fan of the various Dune novels, especially the prequel novels, this is worth reading. If you are only a fan of the original Dune novel, or that part of the story, this one may not appeal to you.
The stories in the book are ancillary to the main novels, and usually involve secondary characters (or characters who do not appear in the regular novels). However, one of the stories does focus on Paul and Duncan Idaho. Ultimately, if you are a fan of the various Dune novels, especially the prequel novels, this is worth reading. If you are only a fan of the original Dune novel, or that part of the story, this one may not appeal to you.
April 3, 2022
Enjoyed these short stories that bring wider context to the Dune universe. It's broken up by the fact that they don't all intersect or overlap, but it's always good to venture back into this world.
The only downside is I hadn't read all the other Dune books already which is recommended before you dive into this - I've only read the original Dune and the first two sequels. While to get everything out of this book you should have read all the originals plus a fair few of Brian Herbert's novels.
It's my first venture into Brian Herbert's expanded Dune universe and not sure what all the criticism is about as he's a competent writer and it all aligns with the content that Frank Herbert has written.
The only downside is I hadn't read all the other Dune books already which is recommended before you dive into this - I've only read the original Dune and the first two sequels. While to get everything out of this book you should have read all the originals plus a fair few of Brian Herbert's novels.
It's my first venture into Brian Herbert's expanded Dune universe and not sure what all the criticism is about as he's a competent writer and it all aligns with the content that Frank Herbert has written.
October 31, 2021
After it rested on my shelf for four years, the new movie effort, "DUNE", spurred me to read this, the last Dune volume left for me to read. Even if another is published I have come to the parting of the ways.
The movie, which I watched in 3D a few days ago, was better than its two predecessors, but still not able to capture the majesty of Frank Herbert's original novel. The present book fills in a few gaps in the saga, calling up memories half-forgotten. It was 20 books and two movies over 50 years, after all, even if I read the first three times 10-15 years apart. As for the 'Tales', the writing is okay.
The movie, which I watched in 3D a few days ago, was better than its two predecessors, but still not able to capture the majesty of Frank Herbert's original novel. The present book fills in a few gaps in the saga, calling up memories half-forgotten. It was 20 books and two movies over 50 years, after all, even if I read the first three times 10-15 years apart. As for the 'Tales', the writing is okay.
March 30, 2024
Way better collection than Sands of Dune which felt way more forced.
Only one story is a complete dud (Caladan Seas) and the Butlerian Jihad tales are actually pretty interesting and gripping - Brian Herbert's writing style is much more suited to short stories as then he doesn't keep pondering on for 600+ pages.
A decent dive into the world of Dune from the very beginning to the end, giving you nuggets of stories from every era. I heard the audiobook and was fairly entertained for the most part.
I guess my criteria for judging Brian Herbert Dune books is way lower than the main series - but I take it for what it is.
Only one story is a complete dud (Caladan Seas) and the Butlerian Jihad tales are actually pretty interesting and gripping - Brian Herbert's writing style is much more suited to short stories as then he doesn't keep pondering on for 600+ pages.
A decent dive into the world of Dune from the very beginning to the end, giving you nuggets of stories from every era. I heard the audiobook and was fairly entertained for the most part.
I guess my criteria for judging Brian Herbert Dune books is way lower than the main series - but I take it for what it is.
December 23, 2024
Hunting Harkonnens -- Legends of Dune #0.5 -- 3 stars -- 11/13/24 -- Dips your toe into the water of the world of the Butlerian Jihad... humanity controlled by robot overloards and cyborg underlings...
Whipping Mek -- Legends of Dune #1.5 -- 3 stars -- 12/16/24 -- kid training against a questionably loyal robot combatant...
Faces of a Martyr -- Legends of Dune #2.5 -- 3 stars -- 12/18/24 -- Tleilaxu give Erasmus access to Serena Butler clones... lacks life experience to be true clone, tho...
More to come, in the future, as I read the rest of the Dune Expanded Universe, and reach the points where it's worth adding in the side stories...
Whipping Mek -- Legends of Dune #1.5 -- 3 stars -- 12/16/24 -- kid training against a questionably loyal robot combatant...
Faces of a Martyr -- Legends of Dune #2.5 -- 3 stars -- 12/18/24 -- Tleilaxu give Erasmus access to Serena Butler clones... lacks life experience to be true clone, tho...
More to come, in the future, as I read the rest of the Dune Expanded Universe, and reach the points where it's worth adding in the side stories...
February 15, 2022
The Butlerian Jihad stories are by far the most interesting of the ones in this collection. They do an excellent job of setting up the menace of the thinking machines alongside the origins of the indiginous population of Caladan.
The Dune Period stories unfortunately pale in comparison: Wedding Silk is a completely disposable, forgettable fare which adds nothing of any substance to the timeline or character development. However, Whispers of a Caladan Sea provides an intriguing supernatural side to the Harkonnen attack on the Atreides in the original Dune novel, showing how pieces of the Fremen mythology and oral history are woven.
As for the stories following The Scattering: Sea Child explores ethical dilemmas in a heartfelt way using the conflict between Bene Gesserit and Honored Matres as its vehicle. Whereas Treasure in the Sand is a humourous tale on the value granted to objects as a result of ideologies.
Overall, Tales of Dune is a mixed bag of more entertaining than not side plots. Each stands up well on its own while serving as a more intricate background stroke on the canvas of the Dune Universe.
This is definitely the superior companion to the Dune series compared to Road To Dune.
The Dune Period stories unfortunately pale in comparison: Wedding Silk is a completely disposable, forgettable fare which adds nothing of any substance to the timeline or character development. However, Whispers of a Caladan Sea provides an intriguing supernatural side to the Harkonnen attack on the Atreides in the original Dune novel, showing how pieces of the Fremen mythology and oral history are woven.
As for the stories following The Scattering: Sea Child explores ethical dilemmas in a heartfelt way using the conflict between Bene Gesserit and Honored Matres as its vehicle. Whereas Treasure in the Sand is a humourous tale on the value granted to objects as a result of ideologies.
Overall, Tales of Dune is a mixed bag of more entertaining than not side plots. Each stands up well on its own while serving as a more intricate background stroke on the canvas of the Dune Universe.
This is definitely the superior companion to the Dune series compared to Road To Dune.
April 24, 2021
Nice collection of stories set throughout the Dune saga, but there's nothing here that's a must-read in relation to the rest of the series. Each story is interesting in its own right without adding anything you'll miss if you skip these. This includes Paul's reaction to killing a falcon moth that attacked them in "Wedding Silk" which is interesting when taken in context with his later life but doesn't take away anything in absence.
April 13, 2023
I'm honestly surprised I finished this.
A lukewarm collection of Brian Herbert's Dune stories, including a few worth reading - such as Whisper of Caladan Seas - set amongst several unnecessary tales from the Butlerian Jihad series (Hunting Harkonens is an exception). The final two are set after The Scattering, and really require you to have read God Emperor and/or Heretics of Dune.
The more recent collection Sands of Dune is a lot better.
A lukewarm collection of Brian Herbert's Dune stories, including a few worth reading - such as Whisper of Caladan Seas - set amongst several unnecessary tales from the Butlerian Jihad series (Hunting Harkonens is an exception). The final two are set after The Scattering, and really require you to have read God Emperor and/or Heretics of Dune.
The more recent collection Sands of Dune is a lot better.
March 15, 2024
I'm currently completing a mission to read and re-read all of the Dune universe. Just finished Tales of Dune. It's as if you were working on a 500 piece puzzle and you misplaced 8 pieces. You finish the puzzle as far as you can and put it away on a shelf. One day you find the missing pieces under the couch and are able to complete the picture. You had the overall idea of what the puzzle should look like, but now you have a whole picture. Satisfaction!!!
December 30, 2021
Having read almost all the Dune books over the years I was pleasantly surprised that as I read these short stories that touched down all over the many Dune books that I was able to remember enough of the stories to make sense of each one. This book has made me want to re-read the whole Dune library from start to finish, reading these stories in their timely context. Glad I picked this book up.
February 1, 2022
Brian Herbert and KJA really do something amazing with their expanded universe; I believe the look at the original six novels, and they ask "what sections are missing or overlooked?" In response to that, we get these (very straight forward and not branching too far out of Canon) short stories found in Tales of Dune! !
February 5, 2024
Although I'm not usually a fan of short stories, I will read almost anything Dune-related.
Little bits of backstory are often interesting; especially when one is familiar with the mainstream material.
This is a good reminder for me to check the Herbert/Anderson books and see what is left for me to read.
Little bits of backstory are often interesting; especially when one is familiar with the mainstream material.
This is a good reminder for me to check the Herbert/Anderson books and see what is left for me to read.
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