“Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.”
—The Louisville Times
“One of the landmarks of modern science fiction…an amazing feat of creation.”
“Brilliant…It is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more.”
“The perfect companion piece to Dune…fascinating.”
“Ranging from palace intrigue and desert chases to religious speculation and confrontations with the supreme intelligence of the universe, there is something here for all science fiction fans.”
“Herbert adds enough new twists and turns to the ongoing saga that familiarity with the recurring elements brings pleasure.”
“Rich fare…heady stuff.”
“A fourth visit to distant Arrakis that is every bit as fascinating as the other three—every bit as timely.”
“Book four of the Dune series has many of the same strengths as the previous three, and I was indeed kept up late at night.”
“A monumental piece of imaginative architecture…indisputably magical.”
—Los Angeles Herald Examiner
“Appealing and gripping…fascinating detail, yet cloaked in mystery and mysticism.”
