Dune (Dune #1) in Dune Fanatics

Sep 13, 2010 Jairus Reddy rated it it was amazing

I wouldn’t call myself the biggest book critic out there, as I am typically a little generous with ranking books on places like Amazon and Goodreads. Usually when I write a review, I love the story and want everyone to know it. I won’t review books I don’t like because I think it’s ridiculous to rip apart an author without offering anything constructive. That being said, I was going through some of my reviews and found one little paragraph about a novel I read a few years back. I was disturbed b I wouldn’t call myself the biggest book critic out there, as I am typically a little generous with ranking books on places like Amazon and Goodreads. Usually when I write a review, I love the story and want everyone to know it. I won’t review books I don’t like because I think it’s ridiculous to rip apart an author without offering anything constructive. That being said, I was going through some of my reviews and found one little paragraph about a novel I read a few years back. I was disturbed because it was one of my favorite books ever and I hadn’t written a review. So here is my review of Dune.

There is one word to describe my feelings about Dune: Epic. It is the Epic of epics. I was forced to read this by one of my authors, as he was disgusted that I had never read this story. I am not going to lie. I am not a huge fan of science fiction, and was a little doubtful that I would enjoy the read.

I began to read the book and was captivated by in-depth storyline and concept of genetically creating a superhuman, a messiah. I was very surprised I was enjoying the story as it starts off relatively slow. Ok, not relatively slow, but just plain slow. Nothing was happening but character and storyline development. And I was still reading. Page after page. I usually hate stories that start off slow, but I knew this was different. This was epic. This was a masterpiece.

The story of Paul Atreides’ transformation from a Duke to the Messiah for the Fremen. After being cast to the deserts of Arrakis with his mother to die, Paul aims to claim back his throne from the Harkonnens and claim stake to the Melange spice to which everyone is the addicted. He must learn the Fremen ways to survive and soon the Fremen suspect he might be the Messiah, long awaited by the tribe and whose arrival is foretold generation to generation. Will he regain what is rightfully his, or die trying?

I won’t give any spoilers but this story is immaculate in its delivery, and is one of the best, if not the best, stories I have ever read. The storyline is deep and intriguing and I don’t know of a story that better developed the characters. Herbert’s creativity is second to none. This story will be passed from generation to generation, as simply the greatest science fiction story in history.

My review: At worst it is captivating, at best, it is THE epic of epics.

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May 16, 2010 Shawn Fritsche rated it it was amazing

Just finished rereading it for the third time. Still amazing, still probably my favorite sci fi novel of all time.

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Nov 10, 2010 Druss rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sci-fi

I have read this book so often. It's one of those where you pick up something new each time. World building on a massive scale. Read this before you watch the film or mini series. You go on a journey with Paul Artredies and immerse yourself in a massive, thrilling story!

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Jun 28, 2010 Nicholas Forrester rated it really liked it

I loved the movie and before that I loved House Atriedes by Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson however Frank Herbert while a brilliant writer was definitely before my time and it shows in this book. If you spot this book at the library pick it up!

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Jul 19, 2010 David Gott rated it it was amazing

Perhaps the best Sci Fi novel of all time. The intrigue and action on many levels never gets old.

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Sep 09, 2010 Hubsi rated it it was amazing

Ein grossartiges buch, das mich sehr beeindruckt hat

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Jul 11, 2010 Patrick rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is the ultimate in science fiction. The plot and characters are the most original i've ever come across. I highly recommend this unpredictabe and fascinating account of some of the most beloved characters you will ever have the pleasure of reading about! READ IT! ...more

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