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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Creates a whole universe to escape to
Classic sci-fi. If you haven’t read this book you must.
Well developed with many layers, I’ve reread this many many times and this book is in top 5 for me of all time. He has fleshed out the family, the people of a planet, the beliefs of many differing groups and the resource of one planet fought over. I wish I could put in words how wonderful this book is. READ IT
Frank Herbert, with Dune, created a world and universe that is intriguing to read about. The main character, Paul Arakis – Mau-dib is truly coming of age in this story. I would recommend this for any serious sci-fi fan.
I loved the entire Dune series. Read many years ago and then reread!!!
Book one of dune is an amazing and stunning story. As a reader we are taken through the head of an absolute mastermind. Frank Herbert takes us the reader through the travels of Paul Atreides. Paul is the son of Leto Atreides the previous duke. Paul goes on a long adventure to ultimately defeat the house of harkonenn and fulfill his destiny. During this journey we see our young protagonist develop and become a true hero. Although this is a compelling story of how our hero defeats the villain, the real greatness about this book is the adventure. We are taken through a completely unknown world set around 20,000 years in the future, but the true grace of the book, is how the world seems so familiar. Frank Herbert somehow uses tons of characters, Imagery, and just pure talent to give us a wonderful read. I would recommend this work of art to any scifi reader who enjoins delving into a foreign land.
Classic Science Fiction Masterpiece.
The classic work of anthropological science fiction. This was probably the first book that made me really think about how societies and ecosystems work. This spawned a lifelong fascination in the social sciences and in politics for me. It also launched my chief distraction from Physics, System Theory. There’s a reason why Herberts work is a classic which inspires film and TV producers to undertake overly ambitious projects once every decade or so. Don’t wait for the movie of the Netflix series, just read the book and let your own mind draw the images.
Dune is world building done right. You can tell that the story takes place in a universe steeped in history and intrigue but I don’t think there is a single ‘info dump’ in the whole book. It touches on spirituality without being preachy. It delves into political intrigue but also shows the strain this takes on the noble family that the story follows.
The spice must flow!
This is the book that up ended science fiction writing in the mid-1960’s. Prior to this book/series virtually all science fiction was considered by most non-techies to be shallow with one dimensional characters suffering from limited character development. Dune has many multidimensional characters and groups with extended agendas, twists and turns. The entire series, that now consists of well over a dozen books, is a good read.
I did it! I finally read Dune.
With the new movie coming out next year, starring an insane cast including Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, and Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, I wanted to finally tackle Dune. But the Frank Herbert science fiction classic had alway seemed so daunting to me. (That and the 1984 movie kinda tainted me for a while.) I had always heard that the book is dense and filled with complex worldbuilding. And it is…to an extent.
So when I’d finally decided to dive into Dune, I was delighted to find a relatable hero’s journey with timeless themes that struck a modern-day chord with me.
Herbert expertly weaves political intrigue with religious mysticism in a way that is as complex as it is accessible. Unexpectedly emotional, I found myself connecting to Dune’s deeply layered characters as they struggle to survive in a world that wants to literally eat them alive.
At first glance, Dune can seem intimidating. But don’t let the book’s notable girth, the hundred-page appendix, or lengthy lexicon turn you off. Dune is incredibly engrossing. And despite the peculiar word or unfamiliar turn of phrase, you’ll find yourself, like I did, glued to the story from first page to last.
It was wonderful but many years ago. I don’t know what people would think of it now that the world has changed (and it has become a classic).
I started reading this book just after sunset. The next time I looked up it was sunrise. I couldn’t put it down.
I love Star Wars, Star Trek, and military sci-fi like the Honor Harrington series. Dune is like a blend of all three. It’s far future, with a psychological/metaphysical bent similar to Star Wars. There are different races playing integral parts in an interstellar society, like Star Trek. There is a gritty, military element, like Honor Harrington. Herbert’s writing is excellent, with characters that you love. I read the book in less than two days. What a great experience! (And don’t let the movie dissuade you.) Highly recommended!
Of the three in the Dune series, I liked this one best. It laid out a new world, new laws of physics, or at least biology. Well, both, really. The development of the hero from boy-heir to ruler and leader of Dune, and his understanding of the place Dune holds in the universe was well done, and creates sympathy/empathy on the part of the reader. The story is done in a way to draw the reader into that world – as is true with all great worlds, from Middle Earth to the Foundation universe.
The following books, where Maud’dib challenges the existing political order, and becomes a “god”, have too much angst for my liking.
One of his best story
This is a classic.
One of the models for great sci-fi. Tables are turned and turned again. Paul Atriedes becomes more than just the sum of his parts. Audio version also good.
This was a book that immediately put me into another world, planet, & culture. I could NOT put the book down!!
this is one of my all time favorite books. I first read it well over 40 years ago, before my children were born. my boys, who are now grown men, have read all the Dune books too! wonderful world creation!