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With more than ten million copies sold, Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune books stand among the major achievements of the human imagination. In this, the fifth and most spectacular Dune book of all, the planet Arrakis--now called Rakis--is becoming desert again. The Lost Ones are returning home from the far reaches of space. The great sandworms are dying. And the children of Dune's children awaken from empire as from a dream, wielding the new power of a heresy called love...
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Is Heretics of Dune appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This complex philosophical space opera explores themes of power, evolution, religion, and love with moderate violence and political intrigue. Dense prose and mature themes make it best suited for older teens and adults comfortable with slow-paced, idea-driven science fiction.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, manipulation, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love challenging sci-fi with deep philosophical questions will appreciate this story of a desert planet's transformation and the return of ancient powers.