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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Heretics of Dune

Book • 1984
Heretics of Dune continues the Dune saga, focusing on the inner workings of the Bene Gesserit and the introduction of new characters such as Miles Teg, a retired military commander, and Sheeana, a young girl who can control the sandworms on Arrakis.

The story delves into complex themes including prescience, free will, and the influence of Einstein and quantum theory on the series' ontology.

It also introduces the Honored Matres, a powerful and mysterious group, and explores the sexual politics and subjugation within the Dune universe.

Despite its complexity and sometimes baffling plot, the book is praised for its unique world-building and engaging narrative.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by Abu and Leo as the book they are reading through in this episode.
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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 15)
Leo and Abu complete their read-through.
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 16)
The hosts are reading the book as part of their book club and discussing chapters 40-42.
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 14)
Mentioned by Abu and Leo during their book club discussion of Dune.
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 12)
Mentioned by Abu and Leo during their book club discussion of Frank Herbert's "Heretics of Dune"
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 13)
Mentioned as part of the "Dune" saga.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 1
Mentioned by Abu and Leo as the authors of the book being discussed in the podcast.
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 10)
Mentioned by Abu when recommending to read Frank Herbert's books along with the podcast.
Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Episode 4
Mentioned by Abu when discussing the show's relation to the Dune universe and its different levels of familiarity to viewers.
Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Episode 2

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