Why did I love this book?
This type of book is not usually my go-to, but I am always up for expanding my horizons.
For this type of genre, I worry about getting lost in all the different worlds and species. My interest was not lost too much in this book. The pages of this book flew by despite the intimidating thickness.
It would have been nice if the planet of Dune had been described a bit more thoroughly so that I could get a better sense of what this world is like.
Initially, Paul was dull, but as his coming-of-age story developed, he became more interesting and likable. It’s clear that his mother has a lot of strength and cleverness.
The fight scenes in this novel were thrilling and action-packed. Even the story contained some humour, which I liked.
I found this book to be multifaceted and teeming with meaning. I am glad I didn’t get disappointed.
61 authors picked Dune as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written.
Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person's lifespan to making interstellar travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world of Arrakis.
Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe.
When the Emperor transfers stewardship of…