Customer Reviews (2)

Dune's Universe It's Here Again!
Plaza & Janes presents this Murillo's fairly good translation and economic presentation of "Dune: House Atreides".
This Editorial House presents the whole Dune Saga and its prequel thru this "out of collection" paperback format. This format also shows books written by Clarke, Aldiss and Pratchett amongst other.

Brian Herbert is the son of Frank Herbert creator of Dune Saga and a sci-fi writer himself. Kevin Anderson is also a successful sci-fi writer and Dune's Saga fan.
Brian and Kevin start with this trilogy a difficult mission: revisit Dune's universe describing the events immediately preceding Dune, the first & unforgettable volume of the famous saga.

Did they succeed? Well, yes and... no. Yes because they deliver an interesting first step with all the elements of this fascinating universe; and no because the story is not as gripping as the original Dune.
Nevertheless Dune's fans (as me) should not be too disappointed because even Frank Herbert wasn't at the same height when writing Dune Messiah, Children of Dune and God Emperor of Dune and he will recover allure only with the last two books of the series.
So let us hope the same will happen with Brian & Kevin efforts!

The variety of themes touched by the original series is still present in this book: ecology, political-religious interaction, genetic manipulation, longevity drugs and secret sisterhoods and brotherhoods.

The story is as follows.
The Scenery.
There is a Galactic Empire ruled by the Emperor. There are powerful Noble Houses that rule different planetary systems and confront each other in endless struggle, yet subject to strict rules. There is a Guild of interstellar Pilots. There is the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood following their eugenic plans and playing in backstage as advisors to all powers. Computers & AI are forbidden and replaced by human-computers called Mentat. Arrakis is Desert Planet inhabited by mysterious desert dwellers: the Fremen.

The Argument.
Consist of several threads that will mingle and interact thru the present book and the intended continuations.
A very young Leto heir of Noble House Atreides is being educated by his father Duke Paulus.
The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood following their eugenic plans is approaching their goal: to produce a male specimen that will surpass all their limitations and fulfill their mission.
Execrable Baron Vladimir head of Noble House Harkonnen, Atreides' ancestral enemy, is in command of Arrakis and planning mischievous deeds.
Prince Shaddam, the Emperor's son & heir and his intimate Fenring are getting bored of Emperor Elrood's long life and planning to shorten it.
Noble House Vernius, masters of point technology, had developed a new cruiser that will cut Emperor's income, incurring in his wrath.
All these elements and more, much more are deployed skillfully by the authors, giving way to an interesting narration.

I recommend this book to sci-fi lovers and general public too.
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

Dune.La Casa Atreides
Este libro me impresionó, supuse que el internarme nuevamente en el mundo de DUNE sería una gran experiencia, pero "Dune. La Casa Atreides" me llevó de la mano a todo el fantástico mundo de intrigas, aventuras, filosofía, prejuicios, poder y traición creado por Frank Herbert. Para cualquier persona que hubiese leido la saga original de DUNE este libro le encantará, lo sorprenderá en reiteradas oportunidades, no podrá dejar de leerlo, para cuando se de cuenta estará deseando que el siguiente libro "Dune. La Casa Harkonnen" este en sus manos para continuar. Lo recomiendo, sufrirá y se alegrará con las aventuras y desventuras de un joven Leto Atreides, se sorprenderá con un niño Duncan Idaho y reavirá en su imaginanción las imágenes que lo hicieron soñar en la saga original de DUNE. ... Read more