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Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the "spice" melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for...
When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul's family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.
Series
7 primary books8 released booksDune is a 10-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Frank Herbert, Франк Хърбърт, and 5 others.
Series
19 primary books22 released booksDune Universe is a 24-book series with 19 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and 2 others.
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I still consider this to be the best book I've ever read. I love science fiction and this timeless story is incredibly powerful.
It's spelled like
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on the back of my copy and that's sick. Airplanes that flap their wings are pretty cool too I guess.
Gave up at 12%.
I was so excited for this after watching the movie, but it just isn't my thing in book form. I guess that's how it is sometimes.
Right after reading this, I would only have given it three, maybe even two-and-a-half stars. But if you let it sit a bit, the book actually grows better in your memory. Amazing story with fantastic ideas and compelling characters. I just didn't like the style much.
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