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Very Pleased
“Very happy with my purchase. Packaging was excellent (no damage done whatsoever) and arrived faster than expected! :)”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-26. -
Discover Arrakis
“As an avid reader since childhood, I've been a temporary resident of diverse worlds, but few are as memorable as Arrakis. The world Herbert created is full of opposed viewpoints, the water rich seat of government and the desolate sands or the tribal wildness of the Fremen compared to the Old World grandeur of the ruling Houses.
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-20.
Herbert weaves together religion, technology, and politics among other things into an entirely original tapestry that still resonates with the real world. I first read this book as a 12 year old, and although I couldn't understand a lot of it, I was still taken in, and I've read it at least once a year since. And everytime, I notice something new, or understand something that semeed too convoluted before.
That being said, it is a book that should be read with an open mind and a avid curiousity, as there is a lot to learn about how the world works. There are some shortcomings, especially dialouge, which does end up being unwieldy at times. But Herbert also uses it to great effect at time also, managing to convey the verbal fencing the character go through in their encounters. I would also advise anyone considering reading to put aside for a moment all the tie ins and sequels and form your opinion of the franchise on the book that started it. After you read Dune, then form your opinion. I'm not particularly a fan of the movies and sequels, but many are, and they definately would be better enjoyed after reading this book first. I have, and will continue to recommend this book.” -
dune, the fantastic!!!
“Well I really liked the novel. I was transformed into a fan after watching the movie. However the novel is far more complex and satisfying. The interplay of religion and politics was very clearly and cleverly dealt with. Paul's inner turmoil of starting something so big that he would not be able to control it himself mirrors our present day societies. I really want to talk more but it would be giving out too much. Read it and have a blast...”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-09. -
A legend
“It's been said - THE sentinel work by one of the great masters of science fiction, and will be forever an enduring classic, of any genre. It's unfortunate it was so abused by Hollywood, but perhaps there really will be a fitting movie made someday....
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-09-27.
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What the heck was I waiting for????
“Quite possibly the greatest book I've ever read! I absolutely loved it and can't get enough of Dune now. I've already ripped through Dune Messiah (which I enjoyed just as much) and I'm half way through Children of Dune. I'm loving Dune....”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-09-21.
