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Review: Unresolved bridge to the sixth novel in the series - Don’t be disappointed by the unresolved ending of Heretic of Dune. This is a bridge novel. Appreciate the expectant storyline of The Charter House of Dune, the recent planet of the Sisterhood of the Bene Generit. There is much development in Heretics, new characters are evenly portrayed. The writing is vivid that encompasses a keen energy. The plot’s tempo is unlike the prior book in the series. The suspense moves evenly with surprises unanticipated. This is still a compelling and intriguing story.
Review: The Penultimate Dune - In Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert takes us fifteen hundred years after the previous book and well over four thousand years beyond the original trilogy. The God Emperor is gone, the Atreides clan has faded from its former prominence, and, as always, there are a number of groups struggling for dominance. With so many specialized types of humans and prolonged lifespans, it is not overly surprising that civilization has not undergone any truly drastic changes since Leto II's transformation. This book focuses on the Bene Gesserit, the sisterhood who have grand designs for humanity. Among others jockeying for power are the Tleilaxu who have mastered biology in other fashions. More dangerous still are the Honored Matres, a powerful organization that is a dark doppleganger of the Bene Gesserit. Of course, there is another Duncan Idaho who is a pawn in all this scheming, but the most interesting characters are Miles Teg - a master warrior called out of retirement to mentor Duncan - and Sheeanna, a young girl who can command the sand worms of Rakis (the former Arrakis). Sheanna is probably the most refreshing character this series has had in a while; she behaves like a real child, and isn't a grand schemer unlike every other character. This is still good science fiction. Dune/Rakis/Arrakis is not as central as in previous books, and the role of sex is much more important, at times even overshadowing the spice. At first, the story is a bit disorienting - there are no familiar characters until Duncan appears - but things pick up quickly enough. All the Dune books conclude with a new order imposed on the galaxy and this book is no exception. What that new order is, however, is for the reader to find out. The Dune series is not always easy to read, but it is a complex and worthwhile classic of science fiction. For those who have enjoyed the previous books, this book will continue the pleasure.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,532 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Science Fiction Short Stories #37 in Space Operas #81 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Book 5 of 6  | Dune |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (9,319) |
| Dimensions  | 4.19 x 1.44 x 7.5 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0593098269 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0593098264 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 688 pages |
| Publication date  | June 4, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Ace |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unresolved bridge to the sixth novel in the series
*by J***Y on August 18, 2025*

Don’t be disappointed by the unresolved ending of Heretic of Dune. This is a bridge novel. Appreciate the expectant storyline of The Charter House of Dune, the recent planet of the Sisterhood of the Bene Generit. There is much development in Heretics, new characters are evenly portrayed. The writing is vivid that encompasses a keen energy. The plot’s tempo is unlike the prior book in the series. The suspense moves evenly with surprises unanticipated. This is still a compelling and intriguing story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Penultimate Dune
*by M***L on March 28, 2003*

In Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert takes us fifteen hundred years after the previous book and well over four thousand years beyond the original trilogy. The God Emperor is gone, the Atreides clan has faded from its former prominence, and, as always, there are a number of groups struggling for dominance. With so many specialized types of humans and prolonged lifespans, it is not overly surprising that civilization has not undergone any truly drastic changes since Leto II's transformation. This book focuses on the Bene Gesserit, the sisterhood who have grand designs for humanity. Among others jockeying for power are the Tleilaxu who have mastered biology in other fashions. More dangerous still are the Honored Matres, a powerful organization that is a dark doppleganger of the Bene Gesserit. Of course, there is another Duncan Idaho who is a pawn in all this scheming, but the most interesting characters are Miles Teg - a master warrior called out of retirement to mentor Duncan - and Sheeanna, a young girl who can command the sand worms of Rakis (the former Arrakis). Sheanna is probably the most refreshing character this series has had in a while; she behaves like a real child, and isn't a grand schemer unlike every other character. This is still good science fiction. Dune/Rakis/Arrakis is not as central as in previous books, and the role of sex is much more important, at times even overshadowing the spice. At first, the story is a bit disorienting - there are no familiar characters until Duncan appears - but things pick up quickly enough. All the Dune books conclude with a new order imposed on the galaxy and this book is no exception. What that new order is, however, is for the reader to find out. The Dune series is not always easy to read, but it is a complex and worthwhile classic of science fiction. For those who have enjoyed the previous books, this book will continue the pleasure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Heretics of Dune" is one of the less "important" episodes of the DUNE saga
*by B***T on November 20, 2013*

At the time I'm writing this review I'm in the middle of my 12th reading of the whole Dune saga so I guess you can accuse me of being a hard core addicted Frank Herbert fan, which explains why I chose my public reviewer name as "Biased-Insight". In short, "Heretics of Dune" is one of the less "important" episodes of the DUNE saga but make no mistake, this is still Science Fiction entertainment at its highest level; sometimes (rarely) equaled and so far not yet surpassed. If I were to rate my favorite SF sagas in order of importance, the absolute winner is Frank Herbert's original Dune titles, closely followed on second place by both The Saga Of Seven Suns by Kevin J Anderson and Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings; this in turn closely followed on third by Peter F. Hamilton's Void Trilogy as well as Night's Dawn Trilogy, heavens, don't even get me started on "Great North Road", and the whole Dan Simmons and David Brin lists of titles. Yes, well, you are a science fiction reader or you aren't, there is no half measure possible here. I am planning on returning to all the works mentioned for another read some day, but I have to finish "Heretics Of Dune" first, and only after "Chapter House Dune" would it become a remote possibility; that is if I don't pick up DUNE once more, as that would only be the thirteenth time. Jules Verne turned out to be a prophetic writer, his "Nautilus" announcing the era of submarines. Frank Herbert is prophesying on the topic of current "modern" religions and ecology; but you have to be able to read between the lines. Once you do, you might, just like I did, read the whole series of books he wrote to discover layer upon layer, upon layer...and here I am wondering if the tally will ever end. I'll keep you in the loop.

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