Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

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In this spoiler-free video I compare Frank Herbert's Dune series with Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos. I give a rating for each based on Plot, World Building, Characters, Themes & Concepts and Prose as well as sharing my scores for each of the individual books.

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Should You Read the DUNE SEQUELS? - youtube.com/watch?v=LpJDvrNJg9g
Should You Read THE HYPERION CANTOS? - youtube.com/watch?v=1W42B_E73J8

00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Plot
02:11 – World Building
03:25 – Characters
04:49 – Themes and Concepts
06:16 – Prose
07:19 – Total Scores
07:42 – Book Ratings
08:38 – Verdict

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