Dune

Rating:
Summary: Yes!
Review: Yes! This book is great! It is so intresting. SF galore! Clap, Clap, Clap. Great! I love it! Wonderful! I love Fantasy and Science Fiction!

Rating:
Summary: Dune delivers big time...
Review: As a child I remember my father reading the Dune novels and I always wanted to read them myself. Recently I finally got some free time on my hands so I took a chance and read Dune. To my suprise the book was a much easier read than I anticipated and I finnished the book in less than two weeks. I read it every spare moment I had and always hated to put it down. I had seen the movie as a pre-teen and I have to say the book makes the movie look like a Saturday morning cartoon. Despite the intricate nature of the plot, the books reads well and moves along at a steady pace. This is one of the few books that actually lives up to the legend and the hype surounding it.

Rating:
Summary: SUPERB!!! EXCELLENT!!
Review: I was reading over other reviews, and apparently only 14 people out of the 308 didn't like it. That should say something. This book has a well developed plot, well rounded and creative characters, and it keeps you interested. He has not only created a whole universe, but a political system and various races. The man's a genius!!!

Rating:
Summary: Perhaps the best book I will ever read in my life.
Review: I first read Dune in 1984 after my father suggested that I might like it. I read his 1966 paberback copy and very quickly realized that I had found the holy grail of science fiction: A brilliant science fiction book that is also a piece of great literature. I have never, before or since, read a novel that was so deeply layered, so finely interwoven, and so fully satisfying. The true gem among gems in Herbert's writing style is the fact that he gives as much space to the characters thoughts as to their words and actions. You learn more about Paul, Leto, Jessica and the rest from what they think, and the contrast between what they think and actually say is often striking. Although several other books in the series are outstanding, especially God Emperor of Dune, none come close to the greatness that is DUNE.

Rating:
Summary: THE ABSOLUTE BEST SF BOOK-SERIES-AUTHOR on the planet so far
Review: Frank Herbert (author of the DUNE series) must of been a literary SF genius or a lone freak of nature because I have not been able to find a book/author that comes within light years of him. And DUNE was written in 1965!!

You think SF authors would be required to meet or at least come close to Frank Herbert's quality in order to be considered for publishing! What happened to pride of workmanship?

Frank Herbert is the best. READ ALL HIS BOOKS. You won't find any finer.

Rating:
Summary: Frank Herbert's true genius exposed
Review: This is truly a wonderful book that anyone who likes science fiction, wants insights on religion, or fascinates about science "fiction" that is almost a reality. The characters in the novel are great and despite some early confusion, the book is an easy read. I look forward to reading the prequel by Herbert's son when it comes out this October.

Rating:
Summary: Exquisite...
Review: This book (and series) is hands down my favorite. I am guiding my girlfriend through her first time right now (I myself have probably read it 6 times) and she's just started Children of Dune. The only thing I can really add to what's been said, is, do NOT give up reading Dune Messiah. Children of Dune picks up almost as good as Dune, and they get even better. Dune Messiah feels like a prologue to CoD, and if you don't read it, everything after will be even more confusing. Although, I don't really like Paul anymore.. his son is SO much better. Paul ran from his destiny, but Leto II embraced it.. I honestly cried at the end of God Emperor..

Rating:
Summary: Forget the movie, read the book
Review: I first saw the movie "Dune", which is awful. David Lynch revels in the grotesque and overuses character thoughts (which works in the text but is overbearing in the movie) to ruin a good thing. Fortunately, the book is one of the best pieces of fiction I have ever read. It is chock full of archetypal themes, including the hero journey, and is just simply gripping. There is superb character development, internal and external character tension, and a helluva good story. If you saw the movie and hated it, approach the book with an open mind. It does not have many of Lynch's absurd interpretations or fabrications and will astonish you

Rating:
Summary: An incredible masterpiece
Review: I was 14 when I first picked up this book at random in the library. Now, two years later,I now own copies of all 6 Dunebooks. Heavy reading? Yes. Does it sometimes drag? Yes, but reading those parts is worth it- you will learn an incredible much about politics, ecologics, religion theory.... I often find myself rereading passages on my dogeared copy until I fully understand exactly what Herbert was trying to say. I even went as far as to use a character's name in my email address (pathetic, I know). You will only benefit from this book intellecually, and you will be inspired by the breathtaking mythology... go for it.

Rating:
Summary: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Review: I've read many books, all were different plots and scenarios.. One of my favorite series used to be the DragonLance Saga. The Dune series absolutely rocks (especially the first book). I recommend that everyone read this book at least twice, you have to read it more than once to get the full effect of one of Frank Herbert's masterpieces.