Dune: House Corrino — Dune: Prelude to Dune Book 3 Audiobook
Dune: House Corrino is the third audiobook in the Dune: Prelude to Dune series. The story follows Emperor Shaddam IV’s scheme to replace melange with synthetic amal, with events unfolding in laboratories on Ix.
At a glance
- Third instalment of the Dune: Prelude to Dune series.
- The plot centres on Shaddam IV’s attempt to develop synthetic amal as an alternative to Dune’s melange.
- The unabridged recording runs for 24 hours and 9 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format preserves the full audiobook text.
- A long 24-hour-and-9-minute runtime suits listeners looking for an extended science-fiction story.
- Scott Brick is identified as the narrator.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 24 hours and 9 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Brian Herbert, see all |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Scott Brick |
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 29 April 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Dune: Prelude to Dune series.
- Dune readers interested in the politics of Shaddam IV, Ix and the effort to create synthetic melange.
- Listeners who want a long, unabridged audiobook in English.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall: the listing shows 4.5 out of 5 stars from 737 ratings. Customers praise the writing, plot, readability and the book’s place in the Dune universe, including its explanations of less familiar references. That response may appeal to series readers, while opinions on character development are mixed; aggregate ratings do not establish how well the narration suits an individual listener.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing, plot and readability.
- Feedback appreciates how the story fits into the Dune universe and explains obscure references.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions on character development differ: some customers find it compelling, while others describe it as wooden.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dune: House Corrino about?
The listing describes Emperor Shaddam IV’s plan to develop synthetic amal as a substitute for melange, with Tleilaxu experiments taking place on Ix.
Is this audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 24 hours and 9 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates it?
The listing names Brian Herbert as the author and Scott Brick as the narrator.
