Dune
Rating: Average 4.28 / 5
Author(s): Frank Herbert
Genre(s): Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Novels, Adventure, Adult, Space
Type: Novel
Length: 658 Pages
Release: 1965
Status: Finished
The content :
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for... When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Just as good as the first time I experienced this novel. I definitely picked up on things that I didn't in my first read and all of the major plot points and events were equally fantastic this time around. This book is simply incredible and I'm excited to continue the series this time around.
Rating: ★★★★★
"Mostly riveting! In general, I think I loved it? The worldbuilding is still legendary here, all these years later. I'm going to leave the issues alone (Obviously, there are issues. 1965 was a long time ago). Mostly, I can see why this book is a beloved classic and why it's been so inspirational. It's a wild ride, interweaving a lot of cool threads, with so much to say about so many dimensions of human life in the possible future. Really cool overall. And the worms are awesome."