Dune by Frank Herbert

546 pages first pub 1965 (view editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where planetary dynasties are controlled by noble houses that owe an allegiance to the imperial House Corrino, Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides (the heir apparent to Du...

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4.13
based on 132,810 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

challenging: 48%

mysterious: 45%

tense: 45%

dark: 33%

reflective: 28%

emotional: 16%

inspiring: 9%

sad: 5%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

24% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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