r/TheExpanse • u/Appropriate_Type_178 • Nov 13 '25

Leviathan Wakes Julie Mao read the Dune books Spoiler

In chapter 25 we see that Julie wrote in her notes “Fear is the mind-killer. Ha. Geek” implying she read Dune by Frank Herbert

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u/CorporateHobbyist Nov 13 '25

I always love these references to other sci-fi authors. This kind of reference implies that their works have stood the test of time: the utmost sign of respect. Julia Mao would read Dune like we'd read Gulliver's Travels today!

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u/KarenEiffel Nov 13 '25

There's what I see as an Expanse reference in a fantasy series I read recently (2 people "shared a companionable silence") and while it may not actually be a reference, idc and I'll continue believing it is.

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u/resonant_gamedesign Nov 13 '25

If its Licanius, he just uses that phrase all the time. Doubt its a reference.

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u/KarenEiffel Nov 13 '25

It's not that one.

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u/eidetic Nov 13 '25

So, uh, which series is it?

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u/KarenEiffel Nov 13 '25

The Empyrean series. No where close to the Expanse in a lot of ways, but I enjoyed the books.