I started reading the Dune series a few years back. I found the first book difficult to read, but eventually got into the story. The story started getting strange with the last two books - Heretics and Chapterhouse, and then Frank Herbert died, and the story seemed unfinished. Then came the Dune movies & the prequels. I actually enjoyed both movies. The first one was well acted, but lacked the special effects. There were scenes added that I didn't remember from the book, and the conclusion seemed rushed. The Sci-fi miniseries - Dune & Children of Dune were both excellent, though I didn't much like their portrayal of Paul, - he came off like a spoiled brat. Back to the prequels. I was taken aback by how many people said they hated the prequels. Mostly, they compared the writing styles of Brian Herbert/Kevin J. Anderson and Frank Herbert, and didn't like them. For me, I was delighted to return to the story, and I quickly adapted to the new writing style. Now come the sequels. Brian Herbert purportedly found his father's lost notes for the conclusion of the story hidden in a safe deposit box. Finally, we get the ending.
Original Dune Series by Frank Herbert
Dune
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune
Heretics of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
Prequels by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
House Atreides
House Harkonnen
House Corrino
Pre-prequels
Butlerian Jihad
Machine Crusade
Battle of Corrin
Sequels
Hunters of Dune
Sandworms of Dune
