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Dune (Dune #1)

Frank Herbert

Start date: March 13, 2009

Finish date: April 15, 2009

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May 23, 2008 Sandi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I'm officially giving myself permission to not finish this book. I'm only a few chapters in, but I've read it two or three times already, albeit more than ten years ago. I just can't do it one more time.

I'm not saying "Dune" is bad. I think it's an excellent choice for the Science Fiction and Fantasy group. I think it's something every science fiction fan and everyone interested in science fiction should read. It's scope and influence are unmatched. Frank Herbert changed the course of science fi ...more

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Dec 08, 2022 Brenda rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I didn't care for this. It just felt long, and I never got attached to the characters or story. ...more

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Feb 21, 2008 Turi Becker added it · review of another edition

Been awhile sine I've read Dune, and I've had a few people recommend it to me lately (Mich is reading the whole series) so I thought I'd give it a go.

I had forgotten how well crafted this book was. The first two-thirds, at least were absolutely captivating. Mystery, politics, dynastic feuds. Really sucked me in. Getting near the end, I started to find it a little tedious, but the ending was satisfying.

I don't think I'll continue on in the series; I tried to once before and didn't like the other ...more

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