My Honest Opinion on Brian Herbert's Expanded Dune Books

Frank Herbert was born on October 8 1920, and died February 11, 1986. Frank Herbert completed 6 books in the Dune saga before he died but had intended to end the series with one final novel. In 1999 Son of Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert and Science Fiction writer Kevin J Anderson released the first of many expanded Dune books said to be based on notes left behind by Frank.

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[migukmoonpark]

We really need to create a Frank Herbert ghola and let him finish the series after he "regain" his memories.

[charlie-obrien]

Frank Herbert had written 6 Dune books, while Kevin Anderson, with the addition of Brian Herbert's name on the covers has written about a dozen. That's twice as many books as Frank wrote.
There must have been a shitload of notes.
If not, there is a shitload of something else!

[yokgor]

The Bene Gesserit needs to create a Kwisatz Haderach in the Herbert bloodline in order to gain Frank Herbert’s memories and wisdom to complete the Dune story.

[redactedxx]

Long ago there was a Dune fan group in Myspace. A couple of Frank's family were members on the group and would answer threads. None of us had issue with the prequels at first, even though the thinking machines were characters and not tools used to enslave us like Frank stated. Kevin J Anderson admitted that both AI characters were his own creation so there is no possible way that they were suppose to be in Dune 7 at all. I believe the two casting the nets were face dancers with stored memory. When a group of us asked Brian and Kevin to publish the notes they supposedly found in a safety deposit box, it led to a lot of members getting blocked. Admitting now that some of the members went over the top in attacking some of the family members, I still consider these to be fanfic made by Kevin J Anderson. Too much was changed and the spirit was gone. People can like them if they choose but that whole event turned me off from them. I appreciate your honest review too.

[earlofdoncaster]

The original Dune books make you think. The expanded books do the thinking for you. They are the thinking machines Herbert warned us about.

[Ellipsis]

i just want The Dune 7 notes to be released, we deserve to know

[lukaslambs]

Daniel and Marty being Frank and his wife Beverly is so touching to me

[rpgarchaeology]

The highest compliment I can pay to you is to say this: Your videos are making me want to read through the Dune saga again!

[igmusicandflying]

The best description I heard of the Brian Herbert/Kevin Anderson books: decent fan fiction.

[olafisashark]

My dad knew Frank Herbert and cut wood for him. said he was really reclusive but very nice and polite.

[TokyoBlue]

You’re killing it with all these Dune videos. I’m glad that I discovered your channel recently. I might read more of these books after all.

[davidhoran]

DUNE has its problems, but the majesty of writing in Frank Herberts books mixed in with the wisdom (I use the fear is the mind killer line to help sooth my anxiety- it works) means they’ll always have a special place in my heart

[englishteacher]

"Once, men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them." -Frank Herbert
- This is the problem, and it's also exactly what humanity is doing at the moment.

[victorvisser]

I agree. The expanded Dune is like a light dessert after a substantial meal. I loved the way Duncan Idaho was treated, and the machine Erasmus is a great character.

[MichaelS]

Can I just say thank you. I just recently discovered the Dune series because of the 2021 release. But having your videos as companion pieces after I finish the books has been incredible.

[nustde]

Hey Quinn! Thank you for for being my guide though the waters...lol of Dune, Im in my mid 30s and have known about Dune most of my life but never got into it.. You and the videos you have made showed me the way around and i truely appreciate these novels now because you gave me the best possible start... now i know about Hyperion too!! You are really great man, much love. thanks again!

[david]

My "Expanded Dune Books" start and end with the Encyclopedia of Dune

[DreamAsylum]

I once spoke with Kevin J. Anderson during a launching of one of the expanded universe DUNE novels. I asked him if he found it daunting to write for such storied and revered series like DUNE and Star Wars. He took a second and responded more or less with "yes." After a few more general questions, I decided to purchase one of his independent works instead - just to get a sense of what kind of a writer he really was without the heft of an iconic franchise weighing on the work. It was Death Warmed Over, and though I found it enjoyable and well-written, I handed it over to my stepson. He loved it.

I think Kevin J. Anderson is probably doing fine work, and if there's a preference for the original works of Frank Herbert, so be it. Kevin's work isn't doing them any harm. I find the "new" novels as mostly a "take it or leave it" proposition. Any kind of outrage beyond simple pleasure or displeasure in this regard I find to be hyperbolic and ridiculous.

[michaelsteckel]

I love the original books. They are complex and captivating. I read Hunters of Dune and found it to be what I call a bubblegum book. By that I mean it is not something that gets me thinking but instead just occupies my times with no real thought

[vhulheim]

Just stumbled upon your channel and I really enjoyed your video. I read Dune back in the 80's and always go back to it from time to time. Can't tell you how much I'm waiting for the new Dune movie coming out. Anyway, thanks for an entertaining six minutes and twenty-six seconds. Cheers.