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Summary: This book rules
Review: The book is the best ever and if you like the book so should see the movi
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Summary: Sci-Fi Classic
Review: A must read for ANYONE who remotely enjoys science fiction. A definite classic. The story is gripping for all 530 pages.
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Summary: A masterpiece of science fiction.
Review: A brilliant book by a brilliant writer. Frank Herbert had an unique ability to write in an interesting, compelling and thought provoking way about complex human social issues such as religion, philosophy, politics, love, warfare, ecology, and power (and the eternal abuse of power). Dune has it all and more. The characters are real and believable and all too human (warts and all). Treachery, deceit, honor, sacrifice, heroes and villians. It's all there, in Mr. Herbert's fine prose, set in the stunningly harsh and brutal realities of the planet Arrakis. I've read all of Frank Herbert's books, and without a doubt, Dune is the pinnacle of Mr. Herbert's creative powers. I highly suggest reading the whole Dune series. But, if you're only going to read one, read Dune. It's the first and the best. This book is a must have on any self-respecting sci-fi fan's bookshelf. Dune is literally a masterpiece of science fiction.
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Summary: Masterful story telling.
Review: Dune is one of the greatest works of science fiction ever written. It combines universial thems with artful and expansive story telling to bring to life the world of Arakkis. This novel can be put up in the ranks with Lord of the Rings and Stranger In A Strange Land.
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Summary: Good -- but the greatest?
Review: Great setting, rounded characters, and fine plotting. But amazing? One of my problems with the book is that the action takes place "off-screen," and devotes way too much time to the sometimes pretentious and boring inner monologues of the characters. While it is eons better than that lousy movie, I was disappointed with the ending. Once Paul Maud'Dib is aware that he's the Kwisatz Haderach, he loses his humanity. There's no sense of struggle or conflict with the Harkonnens, Saurdaurker, and Emperor -- you know he's going to win. The knife fight at the end lacks dramatic impact -- he chooses it, it doesn't feel inevitable. However, the book does make one think and can be regarded as a "Hamlet" revenge story meets an interplanetary "Lawrence of Arabia." While it's hard to believe that 20,000 years in the future societies need a spice for geriatric purposes and the Bene Gesserits wait 90 generations to perfect their genetic line when in the near future OUR genetic engineering will do the same -- the plotting keeps you on your toes. The depiction of the Fremen is both moving and interesting. Before Paul becomes the messiah, you really care about him.
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Summary: My first book, and the last (in this life)
Review: I don't think of Dune just as a simple fiction story. You could say this HAS happened sometime ago and WILL happen again and IS happenning right now. But most of us don't have the proper senses to believe it. There is no need for evidence. Unlimitedness of all dimensions should be enough to understand it. Today, Dune is in my mind, and there is no day i cannot think of it.
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Summary: Boy is it ever dark.
Review: I wasn't going to review since I don't agree with anyone else, but that's actually the perfect reason to review. The idea that the richest natural resource spot in the galaxy is not the empire's capital makes sense to me. The world's political nexus isn't Saudi Arabia & ours isn't Alaska. So there's no problem there. It's just the book is too dark, baroque, & now that I think of it absurd for me. How could you have this kind of multi-planetary empire without thinking computers? How could a few million Fremen conquer the millions of planets I'm pretty sure they mentioned? I don't like to nitpick, but was the rest of the universe so stupid that a planet could be conquered per Fremen? There is a book called "The Planet Buyer" buy Cordwainer Smith. Kid from world with life expanding drug takes over & prophecy is involved. Not as well-written perhaps, but check it out. In least it's illogicalness is open & kind of fun.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I'm not the author, but this was the only logical link to retrieving my information. There is a line in the book the goes something like: Fear is the mind killer. It is that little death that lives inside all of us. I will face my fear. I will allow it to pass through me, over me and around me. And when I look back at where fear hs been, only I will remain.I'd like to know how the exact quote reads. It's been a long time since I've read the book and I do not have a copy in muy library, but that verse has always stayed in my mind.
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Summary: Dull
Review: This is one of those rare occasions where the movie is actually better than the book! The author spent to much time describing the sand and other such nonsense. Bot the politics of the book and the Fremen people were pretty cool.
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Summary: Intellectual adventure that touches on human thought
Review: This is a book worthy of any bookshelf. It has suspense, adventure, treachery, and supernatural powers. All of these areas are used to create a philosophical outlook on the idea of human consciousness. However, this theme doesn't jump out at you, at least not at first. Rather, it is hidden inside a masterfully written science fiction plot that alone would make it a great book. Herbert incorporates many layers into "Dune." It has political, social, and religious overtones. I have read the book three seperate times, and so far, I have gotten something new out of every reading. This book is worth anyone's time.
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