Herbert's evocative epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis the focus for a ... more
complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice a mind enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible...
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as the saviour, the Messiah, a male Bene Gesserit with super human powers. Paul knows the value placed on the spice (it is their currency, their livelihood, their very existence) yet with that very knowledge, he also knows, the only way forward is to stop the spice trade. Paul is more than just an ordinary boy, and is possibly the one who will put everything right. Paul, is known as Maud'Dib (Little Kangaroo)by the Fremen, the Bedouin warrior people, who dream of free running water and green plants in their barren, sand locked world.
In my opinion, if you have never read the book, Dune, by FrankHerbert, then you can't really call yourself a SciFi reader. Whether you like it or not, that's another matter, and a matter of taste. But you should have at least tried to read it, because I believe Dune is the epitome of philosophy ...
Advantages: Scope, detail, characters, worms, spice! Disadvantages: I really can't think of any
I first read Dune back in 1985 mainly because there was a big movie of the book coming out. Since then I've read it a number of times and I think it's probably my favourite novel.
The book can be read on many levels. I find myself enjoying it for two reasons. First of all it's a great adventure story with Paul and his mother on the run from the evil Harkonnens across the strange desert world. Different factions are working behind the scenes to leverage events to their own advantage.
Secondly I read it for the unique universe Herbert created. The details fly off the page. The descriptions of the Great Houses, the Sisterhood, the Guild are totally convincing. And the little details such as the workings of a stillsuit add more layers.
If you've not read it then give it a chance. If you have read it then read it again! ...
Advantages: 6 pefectly written tomes to read ! Disadvantages: If you like it, you will have to read all the saga
of sands which travels along the neverending desert of Arrakis.
The struggle between the different religions, the Emperor's conspiracies or the old same fight between dark Harkonnens and noble Atreïdes are the back drop of a humanist vision of humanity.
If yo saw the film, you will be surprised when you will rtead the book.
So many important things, so many characters have been canceled. I read the books before seeing the movie and my feeling was : frustration.
Take the time to read the FrankHerbert's saga of Dune.
It is a splendid and humanist vision of the Man's future. ...
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EAN
9780575070707
Type
Fiction
Genre
Science Fiction
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Title
The Great Dune Trilogy
Author
Frank Herbert
ISBN
0575070706
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Herbert's evocative epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice a mind enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there they fall into a trap set by the Duke's bitter rival Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is poisoned but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis which have given the planet its nickname of Dune. Paul and his mother join the Fremen the Arrakis natives ho have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive is not enough - Paul's destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled. DUNE is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. DUNE is consistently voted the best SF novel in the world There's been a resurgence of interest in Frank Herbert since his son started writing DUNE novels THE GREAT DUNE TRILOGY contains the original - and still the best - DUNE novels: DUNE DUNE MESSIAH and CHILDREN OF DUNE All of the DUNE books are core backlist bestseller This is perfect for the bargain seeker: the omnibus edition is cheaper than buying the three paperbacks separately!
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