Dune Messiah: Book Two in the Dune Chronicles

<p><P>Introducing a true publishing event&#151;an all-new recording of Frank Herbert's astonishing science fiction phenomenon.* Beginning with <i>Dune</i> and culminating with the masterwork <i>Chapterouse Dune</i>, Audio Renaissance brings a new generation to the classic, epic series that is a landmark of science fiction<P><P><i>*The Washington Post</i></p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p><P>In 1965 Frank Herbert published <I>Dune</I>. After it was heralded as a masterpiece of science fiction, he wrote the briefer <I>Dune Messiah</I>in 1969, concentrating eponymously on Paul Atreides, and then, sensing the sales potential, added sequels. They were continued by his son, culminating in the just published finale, <I>Sandworms of Dune</I>. Now, 38 years after its publication, four narrators capture <I>Dune Messiah</I>on discs, while listeners, with no glossary, try to recall the meaning of its esoteric nomenclature. The audio gets off to a lively start as the book opens with nearly all conversation, playing up the camaraderie between the narrators who have partnered on several other readings of classic sci-fi novels. While the cast works well together, some of the male narrators emphasize a stately dullness. Kellgren, the sole feminine voice, supplies real emotion and a true sense of awe. <I>(Oct.)</I></P>Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information</p>