Dune: House Corrino

House Trilogy, Book 3

By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 24 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Continuing the events leading up to Frank Herbert's immortal Dune saga, the exciting conclusion to this trilogy finds the cruel Tleilaxu overlords on Ix manufacturing a synthetic form of amal to supplant the spice from Dune. If amal is accepted, Emperor Shaddam IV will gain absolute power. But if the plot of the Imperial House Corrino succeeds, the result may be the end of civilization itself.

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Critic reviews

"[A] fully satisfying conclusion (after Dune: House Atreides and Dune: House Harkonnen) to the authors' "House" trilogy....The inevitable derivative features aside, this is a good, steady, enjoyable tale, and readers who haven't read the first two books can easily follow the plot." ( Publishers Weekly)

"[T]his complex and compelling tale of dynastic intrigue and high drama adds a significant chapter to the classic Dune saga. Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

Very good lead in to the original masterpiece

The book manages to be suspenseful in many different story threads, even for those who have read the original novels. There were even some genuine surprises and great plot twists. The audio performance was well done, too.

amazing

as always, this series in amazing. I've been listening non stop at work and have yet to get burnt out

excellent!

this trilogy was excellent! the story, background, prelude, history plus the reader!!! i cannot say how much i’ve enjoyed!! outstanding, highly recommend!!!

Detail of pre-Dune storylines and character’s developments.

The continuity of storyline and the history of this epoch’s saga, following the ‘physics of the Dune Universe’ as created by Frank Hebert back when the initial installment, the birth of this beautiful giant conglomeration of giants, Dune.

Fun and interesting to read. Not overly complicated issues and twists, such that one cannot keep up, but plenty to keep one returning to the book and assuming the position at the edge of his or her seat. For different readers different dynamics of the book and storyline will call to them. For instance the undying loyalty of a Dune-obsessed fanatic will keep them permanently fixed to the edges of their seats as they are nervous and anxious about how the histories of the saga will unfold. Conversely, a newcomer to the tale might find themselves at the edge of their seat as they read of the atrocities committed by the Harkonnen after first reading of the Great Family’s exploits.

Excellent addition to this saga, do and will continue to recommend.

All 3

The individual stories of each of the great houses and heroes. Especially the harkens and Atriedes

gripping

so much story in one book. shocking really. I can't wait for the story to continue

Fantastic

This trilogy, House Attredies, House Harkonnen and House Corrino ranks with The Lord of The Rings trilogy as far as I am concerned.
A MUST for any DUNE fan.

For lovers of the series

Any additional comments?

If you love the Dune universe, you should definitely read this (and the entire "House" trilogy). Kevin Anderson and Brian Herbert are NOT Frank Herbert, and while they continue to produce stories that are worth telling, the style is not the same. The thought provoking themes that seem to be a pervasive undercurrent in Frank Herbert's novels do not seem to come through in the stories written by Kevin and Brian. Also, they have a habit of "filling in" the audience on events that most readers already know. The trilogy is written so that someone who never read Dune could read it and follow along.Regardless, I've read (or listened to) nearly everything the Kevin and Brian have written in the Dune universe. Taken for what the House Trilogy is, the series tells a good story which adds to the original dune series. In fact, having completed House Corrino, I've already started reading the Original Dune again, because I think it has added a lot of depth to Leto I, Jessica, Baron Harkonnen and others. If you take this trilogy for what it is, and understand that it was not written by Frank Herbert, I think anyone who enjoyed Dune would also enjoy this book.

Now, just to get them to write the other two novels planned in the Heroes of Dune series...

WONDERFUL listen & just keeps getting better!

I am seriously addicted to everything "Dune" & am delightfully delirious at seemingly endless tie-ins written for both pre- & post-Dune that keep me coming back for more and more listening!

A satisfying conclusion

An exciting and fulfilling end to this prequel series. Although the Fremen plot didn't really go anywhere at the end.