Dune

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Summary: I'd like to see George Lucas top this one
Review: In "Dune," Frank Herbert has created a world. Not just a story of political intrigue, it is the story of three hundred years of a planet's life. It is also a vindiction of everyone who's ever said, "If I have what you need, then I'm making the demands." Beyond that, it is a fine dramatic work, into which the reader will be drawn. It sort of loses its thread in the middle section (the plot takes five years), but the descriptions of ecology and culture at the beginning and the thrilling ending more than make up for it. The only possible rival I can think of is the Star Wars series, but even the greatest sci-fi space opera in history has simplistic villains and a stock plot. Except for the Harkonnens, try to pinpoint one major villain (If you say the Imperials, you're wrong: They represent their interests, which end up being the same as the Atreides'. The Bene Gesserit? Any ill effects they have on Paul is merely an accidental result of their nature). There are few finer works created in any genre. Just once I would like to read "The Collected Sayings of Muad'dib" and Princess Irulan's other works. It's not often that a writer writes seven books at a time, but Frank Herbert has done it.

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Summary: I found this book engrosssing and was unable to put it down!
Review: Frank Herbert did a wonderful job of meticulously crafting the characters and the plot. The movie does this book no justice at all!

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Summary: Still one of my favorites
Review: I first read Dune about 18 years ago and loved it! I have just finished reading it again for the 5th time. I actually got goosebumps when I read the opening paragraph (it had been at least 10 years since my last reading). Absolutely one of the best, life-altering books I have read. Don't stop here...read the first three in the series.

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Summary: A masterpiece
Review: This, the first installment of the best selling Dune series. Is, and will always be, a true masterpiece. The complex characters and locations make the reader captivated. This book is a must read.

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Summary: A true poetic epic of the future.
Review: One of the two greatest novels of science fiction ever written (the other being Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land"), "Dune" always presents something different to you each time you read. Such a heroic epic of human survival and evolution. Everyone should read this book!

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Summary: This may be the best book written!!
Review: Don't get caught up in the fact that this is scince fiction. Too often sci-fi books don't get equitable critical evaluation - they are thought too fantastic. Dune is a clear exception. This is every bit the classic epic novel. A must read for anyone who would like to consider themselves well-read.

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Summary: THE BOOK IS FUN TO READ
Review: I THINK THE BOOK IT GREAT i MEAN IT MAY NOT BE LIKE THE MOVIE BUT IT DOES GIVES US MORE DETAIL THAT WHAT'S GOING ONE IN THE WORLD THAT IS FULL OF HATE, BUT THE BOOK :DUNE LIVES FOREVER.

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Summary: Epic
Review: Plots within plots within plots... You'll never look at a glass of water the same again.

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Summary: Great book best I've ever read
Review: If you haven't read this book do so NOW! The plot is exciting great characters. It kept me up all night wanting to read more to find out the exciting outcome.

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Summary: mind boggeling intricacy
Review: The depth of this book is awsome! I am the type of sci-fi fan that loves books that deal with societies, and Frank Herbert has definatly developed an inricate society in Dune. I definatly recommend this book to anyone; at least try it!