Mentats of Dune

By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 22 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

In Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's Mentats of Dune, the thinking machines have been defeated but the struggle for humanity’s future continues. Gilbertus Albans has founded the Mentat School, a place where humans can learn the efficient techniques of thinking machines. But Gilbertus walks an uneasy line between his own convictions and compromises in order to survive the Butlerian fanatics, led by the madman Manford Torondo and his Swordmaster Anari Idaho.

Mother Superior Raquella attempts to rebuild her Sisterhood School on Wallach IX, with her most talented and ambitious student, Valya Harkonnen, who also has another goal - to exact revenge on Vorian Atreides, the legendary hero of the Jihad, whom she blames for her family’s downfall.

Meanwhile, Josef Venport conducts his own war against the Butlerians. VenHold Spacing Fleet controls nearly all commerce thanks to the superior mutated Navigators that Venport has created, and he places a ruthless embargo on any planet that accepts Manford Torondo’s anti-technology pledge, hoping to starve them into submission. But fanatics rarely surrender easily . . . The Mentats, the Navigators, and the Sisterhood all strive to improve the human race, but each group knows that as Butlerian fanaticism grows stronger, the battle will be to choose the path of humanity’s future - whether to embrace civilization, or to plunge into an endless dark age.

©2014 Herbert Properties, LLC (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Good listen

I loved it so much I listened to it twice. I highly recommend it. No doubt a good progression of the story as a whole.

A long history

A decent advancement of the expanded history of Dune. Like many backstories being done in series formats it appears pacing was sacrificed for detail.

How the universe of Dune developed

I just finished listening to the entire expanded Dune series. Brian & Kevin created stories and characters in their 6 pre-quals that create the universe in Frank Herbert's 6 novels. This is an epic accomplishment. I enjoyed Scott Brick's solo narration (on most) and contributions on the rest.

Great Segway

Good Segway and continuation in the series. Always wanted to know more about the feuds between the great houses.

Excellent book!

I loved it! It still has Scott Brick narrating which I appreciate. The story was well written, it kept me captivated the entire time. I highly recommend it.

Another good one!!

Loved the twists and turns. Saved the best for last. Look forward to another good book.

Not The Best Dune Book but a lot of good stuff

Would you consider the audio edition of Mentats of Dune to be better than the print version?

Scott Brick is the man!!!! Yes I would only listen to these they are a work of art

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Wanting more

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

Vor

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Vor meets old family

Any additional comments?

thank you

excellent book

A great addition to the Dune and the Known Universe. I've read over 90% of the books encompassing the Dune universe and this one definitely pulled at my heart strings.

repeat

Scott brick is perfect! I'm listening to this series during the pandemic and the leadership of Trump. it is sad to see that the human race never learns from mistakes. just make more. you would hope the future would be better. once you start this series it is hard to stop. if your a fan of terminator,matrix, star wars and all the others that are alike. READ THESE. you will not be disappointed. Great job Kevin and Brain this is like malange ( spelling?)

Outtstanding!

it was amazing I love dune. the storyline over 10000 years in itself is amazing.