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Children of Dune Audiobook is a science fiction story by American writer Frank Herbert, the third audio in his Dune Chronicles of seven novels. It takes place nine years after the events portrayed in Dune Messiah.
Set within an Arrakis dealing with the loss of Muad’Dib and a changing green environment, Children of Dune follows the twins Ghanima Atreides and Leto Atreides II and their rise to power.
If you’re a big fan of Dune Chronicles, don’t hesitate to get it. Children of Dune audiobook really adds a whole new level of understanding to the storyline and paints a picture. Another fantastic entry in one of the greatest science fiction series of all time!
Highly recommended! Don’t miss out on the continuing adventures of the Atreides and the Fremen.
Plot Summary
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities – making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.
Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins’ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.
But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions – and their destinies…
About the Author
Frank Herbert (1920-86) was born in Tacoma, Washington, and worked as a reporter and later editor of a number of West Coast newspapers before becoming a full-time writer.
His first SF story was published in 1952 but he achieved fame more than ten years later with the publication in Analog of ‘Dune World’ and ‘The Prophet of Dune’ that were amalgamated in the novel Dune in 1965.
Reviews
Children of Dune Audiobook mp3 is good, not as good as Dune, but certainly worth listening to. The true stars of this audiobook have got to be the twins. Leto and Ghanima are something special. Almost abominations like their aunt, they both walk a knife’s edge and Leto leads the way. She’s his rock, but Leto’s ultimate choice to follow the Golden Path is ultimately only his to walk.
Behind the scenes, there is all sorts of plotting and double-dealing between a whole host of characters and factions, and the shocking revelations from the middle of Children of Dune make this audiobook one of the best in the series.
Again, Frank Herbert did a ridiculous amount of research before writing this book. It shows how he truly understands the mechanics of economics, politics, and religion.
Narration
The narration by multicast and characterization of the actors was wonderful. They each read a separate chapter. They fit the characters they portray, and individualize each character, giving the story a richness and fullness, a 3D immersive experience.
They are all great readers, and I love the idea, but it would have helped if the readers had some common ground rules. It’s a minor quibble, but sometimes the characters (like Stilgar) have thick accents and at other times they do not. It makes it a little hard to keep track of who is speaking.
Overall, it worked well and was an enjoyable listen, and it did not get in the way of the book and may have even helped.
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Children of Dune by Frank Herbert is now available in audible format, mp3 is more than 16 hours long, yet the narration by Scott Brick and Simon Vance, is so enticing that you get hooked instantly, and keeps you up at night listening!