Guide to reading the Dune saga!

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I’ve noticed a question that frequently gets asked in the comment section of my channel. Should I read past Dune? Should I go further than Children Of Dune? I’ve had this question come up so many times. I’ve decided to make a video on the subject.

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[elijahcoleman]

This video is extremely helpful so I just wanted to stop by and say thank you! I’m planning to read the original 6 and simply look up an explanation of the plot line for the extended Dune universe. As much as I want a conclusion for the story, the intelligence of Frank’s writing is the main draw so far through my reading. So sad that Frank left this world just a little too soon!

[Beastwck]

I can’t see myself reading past the original 6 books. For myself, the pleasure in reading a book comes from communing with a great mind. Frank Herbert is a genius, and I’m interested in the ideas of the man more than simply fiction in a particular universe.

[loringmsuess]

I love the expanded books. There is no way I could leave off at the Chapterhouse end. I was way more satisfied with the end of Sandworms of Dune.

[akossipos]

wow
I saw the movie first, and I tought I'd get into the books, but I never imagined that this universe is so vast, but I'm so happy that I have something to read for some time, it really fills the void that the game of thrones books left in my heart.
Thank you for this guide, it was super helpful, and high quality.
P.S: You probably created a dune enthusiast

[Pete_Veee]

Great content and personal insight to the saga. I appreciate how you did it without spoiling any major plot points. And loved your idea of “jumping off points” throughout! Thanks for the in depth look at the overall series.

With your knowledge, you should do a Breakdown of the “Original” (read true) Saga of 6 books. I would love to hear your thoughts and breakdown of the story and character arcs!

Bravo my friend! 👏🏼👏🏼

Glad this was recommended by the algorithm! 🤣👍🏼

[SanjuroSan]

Great video. I just finished Chapterhouse, and this was very informative on where to go next. Thank you very much for making this video!

[blasco]

I just finished reading the first one and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[roybattynexus]

Thanks for this video and your advice. I never wanted to read the expanded Dune saga because I felt it was not only exhausted work but a less quality work. But now you get my sleeper awake. 👍👍👍

[skoomamuch]

really great guide.
I for one read DUNE for like 2 times at that time and then went straight to God Emperor
since i watched Children of DUNE miniseries.. (could not find Messiah and CoD at local bookstore, i prefer to read physical)

[QueenViolet]

Thanks so much for the info I have always said I wanted to read the Dune series 😮 you explained the book’s really well!

[skilfularcher]

God Emporer is my favorite book, Miles Teg is my favorite character, Dune was my favorite to read, and Messiah-Children has my favorite story, and Heretics has my favorite ending, still reading Chapterhouse

[EvanPhipps-fyql]

So so helpful, what a brilliant video thank you.

[countOfHenneberg]

It's been asked by others, why didn't Brian take the same route that Christopher Tolkien did, in sorting through and publishing all his father's notes on Middle Earth? My only conclusion would be that there wasn't much for Brian to do in this regard. The only way for him to benefit financially was by writing new books. I realise this paints Brian in a rather miserly way, which is unkind of me. I hope to be proven wrong. I'd like to think he wanted to show the fans more of his father's world building in the manner I think of Christopher Tolkien; but time might tell.

[CrazyzzzDudezzz]

I thought the series was best when I had just read the first 2 books although missing god emperor is bad but the little sphere that is the first two books, when they exist in a vacuum, was my favorite.

[eriknelson]

I dont mind reading the books, im reading them all . I'm almost done and I'm going to read dune again with a whole new perspective

[steveclapper]

As far as I know I've read them all. I read the first three as they were released and they are my favorites. I am so invested in the books I really can't watch movies.

[nlhpens]

A discussion of The Dune Encyclopedia would have been helpful.

[brooksgorman]

All the books are pretty good if you are a fan of the setting and characters

[VaeluX]

God Emperor is the best book. At least get that far.

[hasongraham]

Dune saga comprises 6 books written by frank herbert and ends with chapterhouse.