Title: Idea Great, Execution Not
Product review: Herbert really shot himself in the foot with this one. A fantastic premise ruined by boring characters, silly sub-plots, and inane observations.This book feels like something turned in to fulfill a contract. There is a chase scene that goes on....and on.....and on.....for something like 100 pages. And rather than creating supense, or concern for the characters dangerous predicament, you just wish they'd die and leave you alone.I won't ruin the plot for you, but just let me say that it's been a long time since I've read a book with so many inconsistencies and absurd solutions, not to mention the repeated use of 'deus ex machina' to save the day.If you worship at the shrine of premise, this may be worth a read. If you also need characters to care about, or even tolerate, give it a pass.
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