Reviews

Dune by Frank Herbert

enigmadame's review against another edition

4.5

I prob will never read it again, but it’s got a certain cultural literacy aspect and the story was wonderful.  Far more intriguing and gratifying than I had anticipated.

bharthimohan's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I finished this book a couple of days ago and have not really though much about it, but this may be due to the fact that I read it intermittently. The writing in this book is phenomenal and I greatly prefer the book to the movie…. If you’re looking for a book with strong warnings of political, religious, and intellectual power then this is perfect! 

_sequel_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dune is a stunning marvel of deep politics and deeper humanity taking place on the stage of an incredible world where the underprivileged Arrakis natives are also the most powerful resource known to man. Their fervent respect of water and life, as well as the strength of their beliefs (or disbeliefs, depending which side of religion they fall on) are instrumental in building this epic tale with a touching personal connection. This read almost like Game of Thrones, but even more approachable.
 
 And listen, the movies did a phenomenal job committing to the content of this book. I strongly recommend it! 

dclipscomb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

mayareadsalittletoomuch's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i too am shocked that i liked a sci-fi book, but i guess i've been dune-pilled

savvyoceans's review against another edition

slow-paced

4.0

freydism's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

chsahit's review against another edition

4.0

Solid, the last chapter or two felt like they dragged a little bit. Very cool world building, and also I really appreciate the casting choices for the movie.

clewis1625's review against another edition

adventurous

3.0

pauline1512's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25