content: I've read all of the Dune books (by Frank Herbert) and the previous prequel series by the son and friend. The earlier prequel series, (Houses Atreides, Harkonnen, Corino) was at least interesting and added something to the Dune mythology. I looked forward to reading them.This book promised to provide the prehistory of much of what is only alluded to in the prior books. It "delivers" that in a leaden style, with obvious plot lines, stilted dialogue, and a really boring story. And, as we find out only when we buy (or borrow) the book, it's really the first of a new three-book prequel series. Thanks, Kevin and Brian, but no thanks. I bought this book and read it. I don't plan to buy any of the others. I'm not even sure I'd bother to get them from the library and read them, although I'm a real science fiction fan and a fan of the Dune series.Don't buy this book!