Dune by Frank Herbert
Dune

Frank Herbert

533 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Dune by Frank Herbert is a intriguing and epic tale that will captivate readers who crave immersive science fiction, are drawn to stories of self-discovery and the struggle for power, and are eager to explore complex themes of environmentalism, mysticism, and the human condition.

Description

Paul Atreides moves with his family to the planet Dune and is forced into exile when his father's government is overthrown. The first book in the series. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Community Reviews

4.12
based on 120,847 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

challenging: 48%

mysterious: 45%

tense: 45%

dark: 32%

reflective: 28%

emotional: 16%

inspiring: 9%

sad: 5%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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