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Can anyone tell me what Dune is about please!
Originally posted by Beren
Does it get...more boring as it goes?
(remembers "Wheel of Time")
(remembers "Wheel of Time")
Weird in what way?Originally posted by resa3535
There are 6 books by Frank Herbert in the series:
Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune. I've only read up to Children of Dune... well I started reading God Emperor of Dune but quickly lost interest because it was really weird. If anyone has read it please let me know how they liked it.
The Weirding way!Originally posted by SDNess
Weird in what way?
Originally posted by Evo
Have you read "The Belgariad" by David Eddings? Anything in that series is good (except I don't care about the later writings on Polgara)
Originally posted by recon
I am yet to read Pol's biography (not that I resent her or anything). BTW, what is it that makes you spurn Polgara?
Originally posted by Evo
Have you read the Dragonlance Chronicles and Dragonlance Legends, Raistlin Chronicles, etc... by Weis & Hickman? I really enjoyed them. Worth reading if you like fantasy.
Originally posted by recon
No, can't say that I have. I am currently in the thick of reading Dune, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Silmarillion. If I ever get through those three, I'll possibly do the Dragonlance stuff. Is Dragonlance a mind-taxing read?
Dayle Record said:I have been thinking about this book lately. I would like to read it again. The reason I have had it in mind, is that in Herbert's version of the future, the universe is controlled by trading houses. This seems to be in the startup phase on our own home planet. There have been historically great trading houses, the original spice traders, the tea traders, the rum traders, and the Catholic Church has become a huge trade organization, combined with its religious thing, they are very "Dunian" if you will, costumes too. The role of the Bene Gesserit, women, is somewhat like the historic role of women, what could be more passive-aggressive than a breeding program, that would lead to control?
I have always thought that Dune is a master work, of our time, regardless of the bad sequels, I will carry to my grave the scene where little Alia, uses the gom jabbar to...
Anyway, I haven't read the book, since the early seventies, but it is still with me. Having Sting in the blue bathing suit in the movie version, didn't hurt things one bit.
"Dune" is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert and published in 1965. It is set in the distant future on a desert planet called Arrakis and follows the story of a young man named Paul Atreides as he navigates political intrigue and a prophecy surrounding his destiny.
Arrakis, also known as Dune, is the only source of the valuable spice melange in the universe. This spice has a multitude of uses, including extending life and enhancing mental abilities. The control of Arrakis and its spice plays a major role in the political and economic power struggles in the novel.
The main character is Paul Atreides, the heir to the House of Atreides. Other important characters include his parents Duke Leto and Lady Jessica, his mentor Duncan Idaho, and his love interest Chani. The antagonist is Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, and there are also various other factions and alliances that play significant roles in the story.
"Dune" explores themes of power, politics, religion, ecology, and human evolution. It also delves into concepts of fate and prophecy, as well as the impact of a person's upbringing on their identity and actions.
"Dune" has had a lasting impact on the science fiction genre and has been adapted into multiple forms of media, including films, TV shows, and video games. It is also known for its complex world-building and philosophical themes, making it a beloved and influential work in the sci-fi community.