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The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, #1)

Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
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The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

695

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Known Universe • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is a science fiction novel set in the Dune universe. It explores the origins of the human-machine conflict, featuring a diverse cast of individuals striving against aggressive artificial intelligences in a prelude to the events of Frank Herbert's original series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

69,402 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson offers a mix of excitement and frustration. Fans appreciate the detailed expansion of the Dune universe and compelling action scenes. However, some critics feel the characters lack depth and the writing style can be inconsistent, diminishing the experience for Dune purists.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, #1)?

Readers who enjoy epic science fiction with intricate plots and detailed world-building, much like Frank Herbert's Dune series or Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, will be captivated by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's The Butlerian Jihad. Fans of exploring the origins of iconic universes will find it particularly intriguing.

4.2

69,402 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

695

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Known Universe • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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