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Dune: The Butlerian Jihad

Dune: Legends of Dune, Book 1

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Dune: The Butlerian Jihad

By: Kevin J Anderson, Brian Herbert
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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One hundred and ten centuries from now, humanity has spread across space. And all-powerful machines rule the humans who were once their masters.

It began in the Time of Tyrants, when ambitious men and women used high-powered computers to seize control of the heart of the Old Empire including Earth itself. The tyrants translated their brains into mobile mechanical bodies and created a new race, the immortal man-machine hybrids called cymeks. Then the cymeks' world-controlling planetary computers - each known as Omnius - seized control from their overlords and 1,000 years of brutal rule by the thinking machines began. But their world faces disaster. Impatient with human beings' endless disobedience and the cymeks' continual plotting to regain their power, Omnius has decided that it no longer needs them. Only victory can save the human race from extermination.

©2002 Herbert Enterprises LLC (P)2002 Macmillan Audio and Books on Tape, Inc. Adventure Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction

Critic Reviews

"Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of the continuation of his vision." (Dean Koontz)
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Vorian... what can I say?
Another good one guys. Don't stop typing
I've only got 3 more books to go

I've got a crush on a character

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The beginning is as important as the middle which is where we find ourselves cinematicaly in terms of the dune universe. I chose

The descriptive way in which the authors told the story to me. I was able to be there amongst the characters and backdrops.

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One of the best books in the Dune Universe! If your going to start on the Dune epic story, this book is the best place to start.

Great introduction to Dune

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I originally bought it as a CD set and it has remained a perennial fave. Had a hankering to listen again after seeing the new movie but no longer own a cd player so downloaded. I wasn't disappointed! Wonderful story, but the standout is the beautiful narration. I love seeing the origin of the dune world

Fourth time listening

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I loved the immensity of the story and the detailed characters who make the story come to life. I want to read all of it, the whole saga from start to end. I highly recommend this if you like philosophy, futurism, moral dilemmas, and the human condition.

It was fast pace from the start to the end, and it did not give me time to get bored. Definitely worth five stars in every aspect.

GRAND STORY… grand stage and intimate characters… worthy of LOTR or STARWARS

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I found it easy to slip into another known time, filled with interesting characters , locations, politics, heroes and foes.

Immersive

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I came into this title very sceptical that Daniel Herbert's universe could be expanded well. I had read the biography of Daniel Herbert written by his son Brian called 'Dreamer of Dune' and enjoyed it greatly so thought I would give this title a chance and I'm glad I did. The book very effectively balanced many characters, keeping the story moving while also making those characters compelling. Will now continue reading the expanded universe as written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson

Much better than expected

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A wonderful back story to the Dune universe. Engro and hard to put down.

Brilliant. Wonderful back story.

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The magnificent scope of Frank Herbert's legacy has be beautifully expanded by Brian and Kevin.

This tale is a scary reminder of a path we may only just be starting down. Another posdible prophetic scifi work.

Scott Brick is sublime in his reading as always.

Superb

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Great book, well written and weaving all dune in one masterpiece was not easy but the result is great!

Great book, even better than the original series!

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