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A review by daniobsessivelyreads
Dune by Frank Herbert
3.0
This book was written by a man for men. Not to say that I don't appreciate the masterwork of world building, because I do. The world-building in this book is exceptional and the political elements are very intriguing. However, there is very little if any emotion to the characters. All the characters are written such that it is seen as uncouth to show outward emotion.
This is one of those cases where I feel like the movie is actually better than the book. The actors have the ability to show emotion without it being written on the page, because Mr. Herbert definitely barely mentioned emotions anywhere. Plus the visuals of this world that was build is more awe inspiring than what was briefly described about it.
I enjoy a book more when there are emotional ties between the characters and when the characters allow emotions to rule their actions at least some of the time.
This is one of those cases where I feel like the movie is actually better than the book. The actors have the ability to show emotion without it being written on the page, because Mr. Herbert definitely barely mentioned emotions anywhere. Plus the visuals of this world that was build is more awe inspiring than what was briefly described about it.
I enjoy a book more when there are emotional ties between the characters and when the characters allow emotions to rule their actions at least some of the time.