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The Great Dune Trilogy (Dune Chronicles #1-3)
Herbert's evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice, a mind enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there, they fall into a...more
Paperback, 910 pages
Published
November 1st 2005
(first published October 1st 1977)
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To the uninitiated the Dune universe and its characters, plots and intrigues might seem inaccessible. And perhaps that is fair comment. The continuously shifting allegiances, uncovering of secrets and see-sawing fulcrum of power can be intimidating. Accompanied by Herbert's rather staid prose, Dune is not recommended as a primer for the novice or the curious, however, those willing to persist will be rewarded many-fold. That is not to say that Dune is difficult to read - it isn't. Dune is the re...more
Dune is a masterful piece of writing, with a beautifully realised world - the politics, Arrakis itself, the people - all well thought out and plausible. I think what Herbert does well, is although the world and the people are alien, the reader can relate to them. I find too many sci-fi authors are so interested in creating exotic worlds and peoples that they forgo characters readers can relate to and as result, the stories miss that emotional hook.
In my opinion, Dune is the strongest of the boo...more
In my opinion, Dune is the strongest of the boo...more
The Dune series by Frank, not the son, form one of the pillars of my dreams over the decades since I read the first book. Somehow the imagery plays out in my mind far better than the attempts made by Hollywood.
Unfortunately, I donated my original set, with the original covers, when I moved a few years ago - the new books don't smell the same and don't have the familiar paper feel I grew accustomed to while reading them during finals week year after year.
The blend of science-aversion, exploitatio...more
Unfortunately, I donated my original set, with the original covers, when I moved a few years ago - the new books don't smell the same and don't have the familiar paper feel I grew accustomed to while reading them during finals week year after year.
The blend of science-aversion, exploitatio...more
This remains, for the time being, my favourite series. The story is intricate and well developed and perfectly balanced so that you do not lose sight of the other points of view in the book while focusing on a specific character's story. I found this book to be the well of clear water that I needed so badly in a rather dry existence. I remember having read the trilogy as well as the other books in under 2 weeks time, therefore this represents a personal epiphany and these books shall forever be...more
I don't know why I was so determined to finish this trilogy - but I just had to know how it was going to end. If the trilogy was like the last 50 pages of the last book, fast-paced, full of action and startling twists and turns, I would have loved it. Sadly, most of the 3 books are focused on political debate, prophecies of the future, and spice-beer, spice-coffee, spice-clothes, spice everything.
The books felt a lot like Game of Thrones to me, but more inter-galactic and scheming rather than th...more
The books felt a lot like Game of Thrones to me, but more inter-galactic and scheming rather than th...more
Ну что я могу сказать. Дюна и Мессия Дюны выдержаны в одном духе, в меру мудреные, наполненные событиями, интригами, отношениями и все как положено. Читать их было интересно и затягивающие. Явление гхолы там конечно выглядело дивом-дивным, но в сюжет истории вполне вписалось. Уход Пола в пустыню это вообще именно та концовка, все красиво и со вкусом. Король погиб, да здравствует король! Две первые книги читать нужно и читать стоит вне всякого сомнения!
Но вот дальше тот самый гаденький червячок...more
Но вот дальше тот самый гаденький червячок...more
The 'Lord Of The Rings' of science fiction, I started reading my aunt's battered old copies while stuck in America in the spring and found it absolutely wonderful. Intensely gripping, I enjoyed it so much I went out and bought my own copy of the trilogy. Incredibly dense and rich with detail, these books are totally unputdownable, and the intrigue will keep you turning pages for hours. Loved them so much I named one of my cuddly toys Gurney Halleck :)
I saw the film by David Lynch and I later learned that the film was nowhere near as good as the book. But it would be years later before I read the book, which turned out to be the first of six books. My mind was reeling into frantic circles after reading the first book and I immediately sought the other books in this series. Mind-bending piece of excellent work! This was my recruitment book into the sci-fi genre. Love reading it.
Expansive story, fantastic story, but...well, I remember when I read this (I admit it was 20 years ago) it was a really difficult trilogy to get through for me. This is one of the very rare cases where I honestly preferred the movie. I agree that this is one of the great works of science fiction, and was really disappointed that I couldn't convince myself to become immersed in the story.
OK - let's cut through the BS.
This is - quite simply - the most magnificent Sci-Fi epic ever written.
The scope of Asimov's Foundation, the attention to detail and context of Tolkien's LotR, coupled with an unmatched visionary socio-ecological messianic narrative that is scarily relevant today.
Anyone who likes Sci-Fi and who hasn't read this needs to get a copy. And read it. Now.
This is - quite simply - the most magnificent Sci-Fi epic ever written.
The scope of Asimov's Foundation, the attention to detail and context of Tolkien's LotR, coupled with an unmatched visionary socio-ecological messianic narrative that is scarily relevant today.
Anyone who likes Sci-Fi and who hasn't read this needs to get a copy. And read it. Now.
Dune is a planet of limits and possibilities. It is a place waiting for the people bred for its promise.
But it goes wrong. Or right. It depends on your perspective. Perspective, like the sands of Dune change with the wind.
Dune is a treatise on power, ecology and hubris. It is one of the books any science fiction fan should read at least once.
But it goes wrong. Or right. It depends on your perspective. Perspective, like the sands of Dune change with the wind.
Dune is a treatise on power, ecology and hubris. It is one of the books any science fiction fan should read at least once.
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The mythos the late Mr Herbert Has bequeathed to us either enraptures or bores the reader. I am of the former, this is mature, intellectual, dramatic science fiction that still resonates as a warning about power and its dangers. I seem to read rhis every few years and never tire, nor fail to gain a new insight. Simply put, glorious.
Classic science fiction/fantasy novels. Once started you are soon under Frank Herbert's spell and you are addicted to it's worlds as if you are dependant on melange. Not convinced that the films ever quite lived up to my imagination of Herbert's dramatic story telling. Maybe a 3D version with "smell-O-vision" could come closer......
This is definitely one of those sets-of-books that they should remake the films for! Frank Herbert injects so much detail into a complex emotional story line you can't help but be sucked in by it all. The ending is sort of sad, but then I haven't read the additional #4 or above yet! I'm a purist...
A brilliant examination of human politicks and potential. Also an exploration of the dichotomy of destiny and free will as Paul struggles to stem the inevitable tide of events that will rip human society apart. One of the best books ever written.
Along with Asimov's Foundation Trilogy, the foundation of my yen for classic, well-written, well-crafted and credible (yes! even with the sand worms) tales of other worlds and times.
These were really fun. As soon as I finished one I grabbed the next. I was sorry to see them end. Unlike most incredibly detailed books it didn't take me long to "get into" the story.
May 19, 2010
Desollado
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Para ser honesto comprueba la teoria de "si es un serial es para vender". Estos primeros tres son los mas agradables. Los demas se vuelven una telenovela que a veces cae en lo grotesco.
Such a complex, richly woven series. Outstanding. Tough to read but worth it. Everyone should experience the Dune Chronicles and Great Dune Trilogy.
The 2nd Series in my life I couldn't put down.
If you like SciFi or Fantasy and haven't read Dune then this should be your next "to read"
If you like SciFi or Fantasy and haven't read Dune then this should be your next "to read"
Din't know the story, bought by a friend as a late birthday gift.. I'm liking so far, i want to get to the end of the trilogy by the end of Feb.
Amazing book! Don't let the movie put you off. I can highly reccomend all books in the series though "God Emperor of Dune".
Love the characters, their intelligence and how Frank Herbert shows their different approaches to the experiences they have.
Dec 21, 2011
Stefano "Sekhemty"
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review of another edition
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Recensione del primo romanzo "Dune" sul mio blog:
http://sekhemty.wordpress.com/2011/05...
http://sekhemty.wordpress.com/2011/05...
My all time favorite series... first read all 6 books in the 80 and re-read and lend them still... genius...
Interesting parable, based on the present realities, but too much cheap drama for my liking.
Aug 13, 2012
Autumn Doughton
marked it as to-read
I sort of can't believe that I haven't read this series. I think I need to push it up the queue
The latter novels did not have the clarity of vision and meaning that the first does
in summary:
A Mastermind's work...
best if read with books 4, 5 and 6...
A Mastermind's work...
best if read with books 4, 5 and 6...
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Critically acclaimed and commercially successful American science fiction author.
He is best known for the novel Dune and its five sequels. The Dune saga, set in the distant future and taking place over millennia, dealt with themes such as human survival and evolution, ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, and power, and is widely considered to be among the classics in the field of...more
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He is best known for the novel Dune and its five sequels. The Dune saga, set in the distant future and taking place over millennia, dealt with themes such as human survival and evolution, ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, and power, and is widely considered to be among the classics in the field of...more
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