What surprised me was the changes and liberties they'd taken. The book is so much better (it's hard to do justice to a 20hour audio book in 2hours). ' I'd seen the movie decades ago but, while I knew there was more to it, had never bothered to read the book. ' More details better version more of the author ' - Jim g, Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.HeinleinĪ portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed.a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas.An astonishing science fiction phenomenon. Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious. One of the monuments of modern science fiction.

“Unique.I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings. 'Names of planets in Herbert’s Dune universe are now nomenclature for geographic features on Saturn’s moon Titan…The book…is so action-packed that it barely gives you a moment to stop and catch your breath.” - Paris Review “This full-cast performance, augmented by sound effects and music, does justice to a classic of the science fiction genre…Euan Morton imbues Paul with an effective mix of vulnerability and conviction in his destiny…and others contribute to an engrossing presentation…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” - AudioFile

Anyone who enjoys science fiction should read Dune.' Dune has a lot of depth including religious and feminist themes. The ultimate result was a Greek tragedy-because as humans we cannot be predictable and free of our own unique flaws and agendas. The allure (at least for me) was the prospect of human evolution and how the one who achieved it first was a threat to some and a savior to others. 'Dune ranks in my top three of favorite science fiction novels. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and bring humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream to fruition.Ī stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.įrank Herbert's death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'dib. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, and Charlotte Rampling.

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