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Title: Pulled from the Big Book of "Sci Fi" Cliches...
Review: The originals were so rich and thought provoking that I believe my IQ increased a couple of points. The prequels, on the other hand, are standard-issue space opera. On their own, they're enjoyable, even though the characters are as wooden as an Al Gore speech. As part of the Dune universe, however, they fall on their face in a spectacular way. I've seen reviews where the prequels have been blasted and "disowned" by so-called Dune loyalists. Although I do not personally consider the recent books to be within the borders of Frank Herbert's fictional realm I must say to the aforementioned reviewers that you should consider that it IS fiction we are discussing here. As far as I'm concerned, the new ones are fun in a goofy sort of way, while the originals expanded my thinking, so who cares, really? It's still a win-win situation. Have fun!
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