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young_astrolabe's review against another edition
Boring and dated—even for the 1960’s.
mustbemagik's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
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!
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
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