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Star Wars with added spice
Before our store closed, a customer came in and bought some books she had always intended to read. This was one of her titles. On the back it says "the gre... READ MORE
A timeless science-fiction epic
This book truly is remarkable and deserves every bit of praise it gets. There’s so much depth to the story, the characters, and the world itself.
I wasn’... READ MORE
JUST EPIC
this has established itself as a classic sci-fi novel and will be popular for generations to come
The Best Sci-Fi!
This is hand down one of the best science fiction books ever written. If you have not read 'Dune' before but enjoyed the recent movies, then its time to ge... READ MORE
Synopsis
The Duke of Atreides has been manoeuvred by his arch-enemy, Baron Harkonnen, into administering the desert planet of Dune. Although it is almost completely without water, Dune is a planet of fabulous wealth, for it is the only source of a drug prized throughout the Galactic Empire. The Duke and his son, Paul, are expecting treachery, and it duly comes - but from a shockingly unexpected place. Then Paul succeeds his father, and he becomes a catalyst for the native people of Dune, whose knowledge of the ecology of the planet gives them vast power. They have been waiting for a leader like Paul Atreides, a leader who can harness that force ...DUNE: one of the most brilliantr science fiction novels ever written, as engrossing and heart-rending today as it was when it was first published half a century ago.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780575116788
- Dimensions: 203 x 131 x 49 mm
- Weight: 658g
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Dune
Science fiction novels are not normally my cup of tea. However, I found Dune to be an amazingly well written, well thought out book that keeps you interest... READ MORE
Superb and Epic SF Classic
This has been lurking on my shelves for a number of years, and finally got around to picking it up and reading it.
The Atredies family has been sent to th... READ MORE
Conservation, jihad and A.I.
The influence of this seminal sixties novel is evident in works as diverse as Star Wars and Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Herbert has penned a con... READ MORE
Read after watching
All time classic
Definitely a classic, hard going sometimes though.
I’m kind off disgusted with myself that I have never read the classic book Dune before. The film is one I grew up watching with my Dad and also the differe... READ MORE
Absorbing, engaging and addictive (like spice itself)
Dune is the ultimate sci-fi novel having provided countless readers with an insight into the universe of Dune full of political scheming, betrayal, war and... READ MORE
Amazing Book!
Dune is an excellent book! The plot is very well expanded on and there are many interesting details to take note of as you read. I can easily say this book... READ MORE
Gorgeous edition!
What an amazing read! I can see why this one is still talked about over 50 years later! This is my first time reading the book and I was inspired into it b... READ MORE
Epic and compelling
George Lucas owes a lot to Dune which, in many ways, is a more fleshed out, thoughtful and grown up Star Wars. Herbert’s world-building is fantastic, and h... READ MORE
An OG Sci-fi great
Duke Atreides and his family are in charge of overseeing the rule of Arrakis - a hostile planet where the drug melange (aka spice) is sourced. Given the mu... READ MORE
The Mothership of Science Fiction
A fantastic beginning to my favourite book series, yet can absolutely be read as a standalone. It's clear that Frank Herbert drew a lot of inspiration from... READ MORE
A sci-fi classic
Dune by Frank Herbert is an epic masterpiece of science fiction that has withstood the test of time. The story follows Paul Atreides, heir to the desert pl... READ MORE
SHAI-HALUD!!
I saw the film first in 1984 and was intrigued about the story so I bought and read all the Dune series of books afterwards. It is a very complicated story... READ MORE
Enjoyed it a decent bit
I can see why it’s so beloved, just didn’t entirely hit the spot for me. Liked reading it. Will pay good money to whoever can create sandworms irl.
A Sour taste left by an amazing story!
Dune is a classic within the science fiction genre. I’ve heard it described before as the starting point of modern sci-fi. Having now read the book I can s... READ MORE
Dune
Great book interesting story good read well worth the money
Revolutionary
This was my first Sci Fi and was a bit nervous diving into such a huge book as this! But omg I absolutely loved this book I didn’t want it to end and was c... READ MORE
Amazing
The most amazing book of all time, don’t me dismayed at the first 40 something pages where it is a bit confusing power through and it’s totally worth it
My brain!
It's so good but so much it took me a month to finish it but definitely worth a read
A story of intrigue and revolution.
Interesting tale of politics, intrigue, assassination resulting in revenge in kind set in a sci fi setting on one planet.
A true sci-fi classic!!!
One of my favourite books!. I read this when I was first getting into the sci-fi genre and I was not disappointed by this!!. An epic read from start to fin... READ MORE
One of the best books of all time
My parents always loves reading this book and now I understand why. The story is so cleverly written you don’t realise how much they can tell you in one pa... READ MORE
Sick book
Sick book
A timeless classic!
What hadn't been written about Dune... what with the recent screen adaptations, the written form remains the true medium through which to adore Frank Herbe... READ MORE
The Chosen One
Paul is fantastic rendering of a trope character.
A 'chosen one' who doesn't mess around with his destiny, embraces his path and make genuinely smart deci... READ MORE
I'm in love with the harsh beauty of Arrakis
This is the first time I've read Dune and is a rare case of being glad I watched the film first! I absolutely loved both of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films a... READ MORE
A beautiful edition
I loved reading this edition of Dune. It was so beautiful. I highly recommended this edition if you are able to find it!
Phenomenal
I was always put off reading during school ,having to overanalyse a novel, and once I left I thought I’d never read a book again but I picked this up at a ... READ MORE
Dull
I’m not going to dignify this one with a fully thought out review. After reading all the hype about this book, I was keen to check it out. I did not like t... READ MORE
Great book
(Waterstones Exclusive Edition, Hardback)
Dune is one of my favourite books (and series!) with a proper plot to keep you interested.
This is where t... READ MORE
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