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Summary: Read this book before you die.
Review: An incredible book. I have approximately 50 pages left to read and I have no qualms about saying this is one of the best books I have ever read. It's that simple. A story of a man becoming. Poor Paul didn't really want to go to Arrakis but not yet having the power of prescience how could he know what kind of man or more accurately what kind of messiah he would become. This is a story of a man realizing his potential. This is a story of religion. This is a story of humanity's need for religion. This is a story of humanity's adaptiveness. The world Herbert creates is incredibly detailed. It really seems like you are on Arrakis. The water, or rather moisture, conservation techniques at first seem so outlandish, then become commonplace as begin you think of yourself as a Fremen living in the deep desert. Several times, while reading this book, I would stop to quench the thirst that results from the land of Arrakis as it is portrayed. This is not a joke. ! Walking outside to get in my car after a few chapters and I found myself stepping without rhythm. Read the book and you'll understand that. What else can I say? It's trite, I know, but this is an EPIC. I can't even begin to imagine how the rest of the series will represent itself. :) I simply cannot wait.
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Summary: Kul Wahad! (I am profoundly disturbed!)
Review: Between the power of this book and the your soul's quest, enlightenment is sure to come. Frank Herbert successfully creates a whole new universe, complete with worlds, cultures, religions, and languages. Following Muad'dib is a journey of the heart, body, and mind as one tastes new civilizations as ancient as time itself. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone as it has become to be my favourite book of all time.
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Summary: An old favorite...one of the best books I've ever read.
Review: Wonderful characters and worlds. Although it has probably been 15 years since I read it, I still vividly recall the scenes I imagined as I read and became immersed in Frank Herbert's world. Reading the reviews here makes me want to read the book again. ( I can't believe the number of people who read the book and still liked the movie. The movie is awful, substituting flash in place of character and plot development as attempts at sci-fi classics often do. I can just picture the studio executive shouting, "Where are the Rayguns? It can't be Sci-fi if it doesn't have rayguns! How can we get kids into the theater without light-sabers or rayguns? It says here Paul can use his voice as a weapon. Make it a voice raygun! Drop the religious stuff. We don't want to offend anybody...And get me some kind of Raygun!"
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Summary: incredible vision
Review: This whole series, starting with Dune, is an influence and inspiration to philosophy, art, and sf writing. Through an idealistic vision of an entirely plausible universe, Herbert lays down the profound truths over and over again, while bombarding the reader with grandiose schemes and plots (a feint within a feint within a feint). I particularly like the insight into governmental 'power theories' and controlling a populace through 'proper' leadership. It will always be a timely piece of literature. It will give the reader a higher awareness and perspective (no melange needed!) on the governments/religions of the world, past and present.
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Summary: Awesome. A must read for Sci-Fi fans.
Review: This book makes you thristy and after reading it you don't want to waste a drop of water. One of the best science fictions books I've read in a long time. If you saw the movie, GET THE BOOK! Much better. Herbert delivers. His knowledge of politics and science is masterfully shown. A must read.
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Summary: 5 Stars never seems enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Although I wholeheartedley agree with most of the reviews I think that to dismiss the sequels out of hand is a mistake. "Heretics" is the best of the sequels because it introduced new characters and events whilst still leaving you with Duncan Idaho as the connection to that time so long ago when his master (Paul) was still alive. Also it has the Bashar Mile Teg who is one of my favourite characters in any sci-fi story. As to "Dune" itself, it has just about everything a reader could ever want in a book including the guide/glossary at the back which I have not seen in any other book . Please do not judge the book by the film, although Herbert was consulted during the making of the film and was happy with the end result, I feel that fans of the book were quite correct in their criticism of it. For me it created more questions than it answered. Give the book a chance, you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Overrated but still a classic.
Review: I've never understood why so many people thought this novel (and the movie adaptation) were hard to follow; the base story is very simple. This is a very good read, and it's one of the most detailed, "real" and accessible SF universes ever conceived.
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Summary: Genius
Review: A protean achievement of the highest order. Not only one of the greatest science fiction stories ever written but a novel destined to be considered one of mankinds greatest literary achievements. It is not hyperbole to compare "Dune" to the greatest works of any writer in history, including Shakespeare. Herbert breathes life into his characters and their surroundings making them vivid and unforgettable, effortlessly transporting the reader into another world. You will feel the hot sand beneath your feet and see the majesty of the sand worms as you read the pages of this work of genius.
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Summary: Should you come back for more?
Review: Very complex, but I like that. I felt that it lost something after the second book... but I kept reading and realised the merits of each book were great, yet different. Within the Dune books, thousands of years pass, yet, if you give it the chance, each book is as intelligent and "must finish" as the previous. If you've not seen the movie (also recommended), see it first; you may not like the movie after reading the book.
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Summary: Magnificent Science Fiction!!
Review: Dune is the epiphany of Science Fiction, it is not for those who read cheap sci-fi from the super market. It is magnificently written and has intricate plot and character developments that glue you to the book. Although the sequals don't live up to Dune, the origonal is a must!!
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