DUNE DISCUSSION FORUM FOR ORTHODOX HERBERTARIANS
http://www.jacurutu.com/
dm1215 wrote:got into the series thanks to the new Dune novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
Ah. And thanks for the actual welcome!inhuien wrote:Hiya dm1215
Guess I enjoyed the simplicity of the novels in comparison to Frank Herbert's (sometimes) over philosophical prose. Not that I'm condemning Frank's writing in any way. I thought God Emperor of Dune was a bit much, though. I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform. I did like it when he snuffed out Duncans, though (the poor guy).Serkanner wrote:Hi and welcome.
You will notice that there are many here on this forum who are not sharing your enthusiasm for the new dune ( or McDune ).
Of course you are entitled to your own opinion but I would really like to read why you qualify the adventures and action scenes in McDune as "good". Any other positive remarks of McDune are of course also more then welcome.
Who knows you might convince some of us.
Insolence!dm1215 wrote:I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform.
Aww, aww, aww, I'm so giddy it hurts!Brian Herbert's work, though, tends to lend itself to a much broader audience. I've spoken with a lot of readers who haven't been able to get past Dune and into Dune Messiah and beyond. I think that speaks a lot. While Brian's work has hit the bestseller list almost every time.
I take it you are the welcome wagon today.orald wrote:Insolence!dm1215 wrote:I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform.
Herecy!
Blasphemous slander!
His holy teachings shall light the path and the blood of the unbelievers shall pave it for the just to follow and bask in the warmth and justice of God Leto!
Aww, aww, aww, I'm so giddy it hurts!Brian Herbert's work, though, tends to lend itself to a much broader audience. I've spoken with a lot of readers who haven't been able to get past Dune and into Dune Messiah and beyond. I think that speaks a lot. While Brian's work has hit the bestseller list almost every time.
I can't wait for Chig and the rest to get back!
I think it indeed says a lot about the reader when he or she hasn't been able to read past Dune. Those readers don't want to read literature but pulp fiction.dm1215 wrote:Guess I enjoyed the simplicity of the novels in comparison to Frank Herbert's (sometimes) over philosophical prose. Not that I'm condemning Frank's writing in any way. I thought God Emperor of Dune was a bit much, though. I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform. I did like it when he snuffed out Duncans, though (the poor guy).Serkanner wrote:Hi and welcome.
You will notice that there are many here on this forum who are not sharing your enthusiasm for the new dune ( or McDune ).
Of course you are entitled to your own opinion but I would really like to read why you qualify the adventures and action scenes in McDune as "good". Any other positive remarks of McDune are of course also more then welcome.
Who knows you might convince some of us.
Brian Herbert's work, though, tends to lend itself to a much broader audience. I've spoken with a lot of readers who haven't been able to get past Dune and into Dune Messiah and beyond. I think that speaks a lot.While Brian's work has hit the bestseller list almost every time.
Aw man, I tried to find this phrasing several times! I love it, and it's so useful in so many cases.Serk in his sig wrote:"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
I don't think that's the case. I think everyone enjoys reading for different reasons. I'm enjoying Frank's Dune books more than Brian and Kevin's, but I still appreciate the latters work, dedication, and the amount of information they've given me. It is they that led me to the Dune books and introduced me to this great universe. I love it!Serkanner wrote:I think it indeed says a lot about the reader when he or she hasn't been able to read past Dune. Those readers don't want to read literature but pulp fiction.dm1215 wrote:Guess I enjoyed the simplicity of the novels in comparison to Frank Herbert's (sometimes) over philosophical prose. Not that I'm condemning Frank's writing in any way. I thought God Emperor of Dune was a bit much, though. I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform. I did like it when he snuffed out Duncans, though (the poor guy).Serkanner wrote:Hi and welcome.
You will notice that there are many here on this forum who are not sharing your enthusiasm for the new dune ( or McDune ).
Of course you are entitled to your own opinion but I would really like to read why you qualify the adventures and action scenes in McDune as "good". Any other positive remarks of McDune are of course also more then welcome.
Who knows you might convince some of us.
Brian Herbert's work, though, tends to lend itself to a much broader audience. I've spoken with a lot of readers who haven't been able to get past Dune and into Dune Messiah and beyond. I think that speaks a lot.While Brian's work has hit the bestseller list almost every time.
I'm new to Dune and message boards so I don't claim to have any kind of agenda. What kind of agenda could I have? You don't make any sense to me when you say such things. I love Dune. I thought that's why people would come to some place like this. Am I wrong?Serkanner wrote:I also know people who enjoy it when others pee or shite on them, that still doesn't make them sane does it?
Are you sure you are not somebody else hiding behind a new ID coming here with an agenda?
Serkanner wrote:I also know people who enjoy it when others pee or shite on them, that still doesn't make them sane does it?
Welcome, and try to ignore the vitriol when you compliment pinky and the brain here. Your comments concerning GEOD aren't surprising for a young reader. Leto II is IMO one of the most compelling characters in all of sci-fi, but the book is not a lazy read.dm1215 wrote: Guess I enjoyed the simplicity of the novels in comparison to Frank Herbert's (sometimes) over philosophical prose. Not that I'm condemning Frank's writing in any way. I thought God Emperor of Dune was a bit much, though. I had a tough time wading through some of the extended passages that focused only on Leto's ramblings from his platform. I did like it when he snuffed out Duncans, though (the poor guy).
Brian Herbert's work, though, tends to lend itself to a much broader audience. I've spoken with a lot of readers who haven't been able to get past Dune and into Dune Messiah and beyond. I think that speaks a lot. While Brian's work has hit the bestseller list almost every time.
