Review by super_panda - Dune

super_panda 's review for:

Dune by Frank Herbert

3.0

adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I understand the impact this book had when it was published. But now, I find it just okay? While a bit difficult to get into at first, I enjoy the world building and political intrigue in this book. But we're more of an observer of the main character than that we can really feel what he feels. He's not relatable and because of some of the decisions he makes, unlikeable. There are also some very sexist and fatphobic things in this book, alongside with some situations that border on white saviourism, orientalism and racism. Overall I liked the story, but I won't be continuing the series.

Content Warnings