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Summary: Along with Ender's Game and 2001, the Greatest Sci-Fi
Review: "Dune" will equally satisfy the fans of science fiction and fantasy - the book is as great as the movie version was atrocious. Along with "Ender's Game" and "Space Odyssey 2001", I rate "Dune" as one of the three greatest science fiction ever.
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Summary: A Timeless Book of the Mind
Review: WOW! This book is an amazing read. Not only is the plot superb, but it is written in a manner that catches the reader and never bores him/her. Considering the prodigious length of the book this is quite a feat. Dune is given a world of mystery, proud tradition, and dangerous conflicts with the new and the old. The characters interact in a pleasing manner and the end is not what we the readers expect, but exactly what we want.
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Summary: honestly, this book really is my favorite of all time
Review: It seems unreal that all the reviews for Dune (well, almost all) are so overwhelmingly positive. All I can say is "Right on," this book changed my life and the way I look at science fiction. Repeat the Litany Against Fear if you are ever nervous in real life, I swear it really helps.
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Summary: More than just average sci-fi
Review: Most scholarly literary minds consider the realm of Science Fiction to be be suited for nothing more than children. Books such as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, 2001 and Dune are much more than typical sci-fi fair. Dune is a masterpiece in the art of litarature just like any other more traditional classic such as The Great Gatsby. Dune is a reflection of the human condition and the implications thereof. Herbert explores the structure of society, religion, messiahs and god figures, honour, violence and so forth. Dune should be required reading in English classes, just as The Scarlett Letter is. A masterpiece, nuff said.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This book is stunning, buy it now, and then read 3 times - you'll notice something new everytime!
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Summary: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Book! Totally Awesome!
Review: Im Twelve and I loved this book! IT WAS AWESOME! It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat! If you love sci-fi, or even if you dont, pick up this book and you'll enter a world unlike any other. If you have chance to read it, do it, because if you dont your missing out on a great thing!
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Summary: For the people with negative reviews
Review: I love sci-fi and the worlds great authors can create with words and a little imagination. And this is by far the best sci-fi book I have ever read and I'm sure will ever read in my life. One person said that this book was only good if you hadn't read many sci-fi books "(i.e. 18)" I read this book when I was 16 because my father suggested it to me. He waited till he believed I was old enoungh to understand and really comprehend the depth and meaning of the book. In my now 20 years I've read over 150 different sci-fi books and still nothing compares to DUNE. To all you people out there who don't understand this book or the characters or who have to flip back and forth to find out meanings of words(like the context clues weren't enough) then all of you must just be a little less intelligent than the rest of us because it takes someone with intelligence to understand the complexity of such an absolute masterpiece of literay genius. If you don't understand then I guess your mind just isn't intelligent enough to grasp or understand ideas such as honor, destiny, or even an idea or a cause that you feel strongly enough about to do something...then I can't and will never understand you people I just wish you could see what the rest of us do.I feel sad for you who can't understand this. I hope someday you will.
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Summary: the greatest scifi book of all time
Review: This book is a must read for scifi fans and even non sci fans, who will probably be scifi fans after reading this book. This book comes to life for anyone reading it, and anyone reading this book will be glued to it till 3am. Forget the movie (Dune), and get the book!
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Summary: So captivating, you'll swear allegence to Muad'Dib
Review: First in the Dune chronical. This is THE masterpiece. There is no equal to this book. Azimov's Foundation Series is VERY good. This SINGLE book, leaves it in the dust (and sand). The entire Chronical is good but this first book is definatly the best. the chronical: 1 - Dune 2 - Children of Dune 3 - Dune Messiah 4 - God Emperor of Dune 5 - Heritics of Dune 6 - Chapterhouse: Dune The series goes down hill til the 5th and 6th books save it. the 4th and worst book is rather boring and long winded with its many philosophical conversations between characters. But even it, is a damn good read compaired to many other "classics" out there. But what ever you think if the series as a whole, YOU MUST read the first one. DUNE. As a devout atheist, it was increadible how quickly I became a fanatical follower of Paul Muad'Dib. :P
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Summary: A World of its Own
Review: Dune is a very complex novel, possibly even TOO complex. On the surface, it's an epic tale of good vs. evil, emperors, dukes, royalty, and romance all set on an alien world known as Arrakis. The cultures and concepts in this book are so palpable, that it is mindblowing. My only complaint when it comes to the novel, is that this book is very difficult to follow, and can be downright boring in certain parts. But all in all, Dune is a must-read.
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