Description
Step onto the sands of Arrakis, a harsh desert planet that holds the key to the universe's most precious resource. This epic science fiction saga chronicles the perilous journey of young Paul Atreides, whose family is drawn into a deadly political struggle for control of this vital world. As betrayal and destiny intertwine, Paul must confront his own burgeoning powers and forge an alliance with the native Fremen. Herbert's masterpiece masterfully weaves together themes of ecology, religion, politics, and the corrupting nature of power, creating a richly imagined and enduring universe.
Available Editions
paperback
Ace Trade
Published Aug 2, 2005
544 pages
ISBN: 9780441013593
hardcover
Ace
Published Oct 1, 2019
688 pages
ISBN: 9780593099322
paperback
Tandem Library
Published Jan 1, 1999
896 pages
ISBN: 9780881036367
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 2007
732 pages
ISBN: 9785976234420
Reviews
7 ratings
Community Reviews(2)
man I am so glad im done with that
sigh. there were moments when this book was really good, like 5/5 territory. the brutally boring first 20%, ever-shifting pov where i get inner thoughts of 2 different characters sentences apart, and the lack luster combat writing made it tough. i also just did not give a fuck every time i was forced to read hawat's or a harkonnen's pov. then finally i get to read about paul's training and courting chani and i was SO excited i've waited so long for this!!!! .... only for it to be unmentioned—glossed over in a 3 year+ time skip. jesus fucking christ man. when this book is good, it's SO GOOD and when it's bad i wish i never learned how to read.
Details
First Published
1965
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dune by Frank Herbert.