NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Chang Chen, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.Set on … the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.
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.
A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.
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This was the book that started me reading science fiction. I’m now an avid sci-fi reader and have been for the last 35 years. Whenever I start a new book I always seem to use DUNE as THE STANDARD by which all others are rated. Dune is the very best in sci-fi and Clark is the bench mark author of the genre, bar none.
I have one caveat, Dune and it’s first few sequels, all written by Clark himself are the only ones of which I have high praise. There were a few in the series which were written Mr Clark’s son and associates. They are not, by any means, of the high quality I apply to Clark’s work.
Additionally, I highly recommend any and all of Mr Clark’s other works. The man was brilliant.
A classic, predates Star Wars.
One of the all time classic science fiction reads.
Herbert can do no wrong as he is the king of world building and Dune is his masterpiece!!!!
Outrageous sci-fi that was great
One of the best of the classic science fiction stories.
Read this in my early twenties and plan to re-read soon. A classic.
Always have an extra copy to give to someone who hasn’t read it
One of the greats
Third time through and I still love it.
One of the greatest novels of all time, Science Fiction or otherwise.
Great book. Took a while to get into, plods in places but overall shows what a good writer can do with a universe.
Great book. Great series. Holds your interest.
Really good story. made me want more.
Great book
Tough to get through the history of the 1st 80 ages or so, however once engaged it is a fully developed character set and world(s) view an amazing story and conclusion. 100% recommend to read (classic).
One of my favorite books and writer. The worlds he creates are fascinating and populated with interesting characters. I found the political maneuvering the best part. If you’re a fan of George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” you may like this. It however, is set in a far flung future where humans have populated thousands of planets. There are no sentient aliens, but humanity has evolved to do without computers and found ways to train the human mind to replace them. There are numerous books in the series with Frank Herbert authoring 5 sequels. Based on his notes additional prequels and two novels complete the series.
Next to the Foundation trilogy, simply the best book in science fiction.
series goes downhill from here
One of my most memorable reads, ever!!