Top tags: science fiction, sci-fi, fiction, dune, fantasy (all tags)
“The Herbert classic deserves all the praise it's gotten since its publication in 1965, because it truly is a tremendous work of fiction. Playing out more like a Shakespearean play or a Greek tragedy, the story of Maud'dib, his mother Jessica, the planet of Arrakis and all the political strife and struggles of the men and creatures who inhabit the waterless desert world is a compelling read from beginning to end. The narrative style is a bit dry and never reaches any heights of emotional...”
“Kind of dry. I liked the concepts when I was younger, and I liked it once, but overall I want to call it a roller coaster book. I mean roller coaster meaning it has a few ups, and many points where it just drops. Slow read, and possibly overrated.”
“I read it a year or two ago. I really like it, terrific ideas, especially about fear. Didn't like the sequels as much.”
“I just couldn't get into this book either. I also didn't like the Foundation series much, though I did manage to read them all. I guess I don't like books with "scope" :)”
“I struggled with this one. Took way too long. Not my kind of book, I guess. ”
“I read this book once a year from 1973 to 1993”
“I have read this book seven times.”