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I read this book over the course of three days, and at some point the book became un-put-down-able, so I just ploughed on and finished it.
My notes:
1) The characters were exceptionally strong personalities. From the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen to the Freman chief Stilgar, almost every character had a very strong presence. That the protagonist Paul Atreides manages to stand up amid this cast of luminaries is a testament to how well the author has written him. Probably the biggest disappoin ...more
My notes:
1) The characters were exceptionally strong personalities. From the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen to the Freman chief Stilgar, almost every character had a very strong presence. That the protagonist Paul Atreides manages to stand up amid this cast of luminaries is a testament to how well the author has written him. Probably the biggest disappoin ...more
Dune is a huge epic sci-fi book about cinnamon. Well, melange or “spice”, but it smells like cinnamon.
He who controls the spice controls the universe.
My enjoyment - 3-ish stars
My amazement - 5 stars
Spice is the most important commodity in the universe because it powers space travel, and it gives special powers to certain humans, especially if they have enough training. Spice comes from the planet Arrakis, a dangerous desert planet. Giant worms and dehydration are the things to be cautious of whe ...more
He who controls the spice controls the universe.
My enjoyment - 3-ish stars
My amazement - 5 stars
Spice is the most important commodity in the universe because it powers space travel, and it gives special powers to certain humans, especially if they have enough training. Spice comes from the planet Arrakis, a dangerous desert planet. Giant worms and dehydration are the things to be cautious of whe ...more
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