I've read the 6 original Dune books from Frank Herbert. I must say that I liked Children of Dune, Herectics of Dune and Chapterhouse Dune the best. The last two were just great because they were technically one book and Herectics seamlessly transitioned into Chapterhouse IMO and because they were loaded with action and scheming and a lot of things that I never would have expected. Children of Dune was great because it brought up strong emotions in me, something I had not ever felt for a novel character before. I cried (silent tears, not sobbing) for Leto at the end because of the sacrifice he made and because his actions would not be honoured by others.
The original Dune saga rules. I haven't read any of the Brian Herbert books but I intend to read the Dune 7 that he is basing off of his father's notes when it finally comes out.
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