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Author Frank Herbert
Pages 704
Publisher Penguin
Published Date 2005-08-02
ISBN 0441013597 9780441013593
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jonathan_kent_6341 shared a tip "Just a lot of fun to read,a classic sci-fi book!"
emily98 shared a tip "I don’t get why many don’t like the book, the imagery you get from the text is amazing ❤️"
kate_lunarskye_212 shared a tip "Is this worth the read? My dad didn’t like it much and he loves sci-fi like foundation. So just curious!"
Easton2211 shared a tip "9/10"
logan.g shared a tip "An extremely unique SiFi with a great plot and that's wonderfully written."
embeckini shared a tip "VERY very good. Dune is exciting and detailed, I loved this first installment, but am struggling with its sequel."
witcherschoolofthef shared a tip "An easy read with awesome world-building"
alex_mccain shared a tip "Others tell me it's a great book. I think it's just not my genre."
annabelle_lr shared a tip "5/5 Great for people who love a really detailed book. Intricately crafted universe and drama, filled with mystery and intrigue!"
DragonArmyBooks shared a tip "Anyone excited about the upcoming Dune movie?"
space_goat shared a tip "Beloved for a reason. This book is definitely worth the read, the world-building is insane"
kirsten_charles shared a tip "Wow… If you think about the story and imperialism in the Middle East I think this will really be illuminating book for readers"
skip_rooney shared a tip "So boring!!!"
shayzden_morrisseau shared a tip "i love it so much"
thash_machine shared a tip "Franks worldbuilding in this book captures religion,cultual practices and politics that are rich in story and meaning"
_em_ shared a tip "is this worth the read?? or should i skip and just watch the movie..??"
loida_milian-gonczarow shared a tip "This book entwined you in the imagery abd the characters. I ate this book up!"
namelessking007 shared a tip "After seeing the recent film, which I thoroughly enjoyed, I had to pick up the book. Already bought Dune Messiah!"
latimer_johnson shared a tip "Yeah the first page 😂"
tina_vandevalk shared a tip "To dry"
susan_daniluk shared a tip "Lately: The House in the Cerulean Sea (TJ Klune) & Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (Gail Honeyman)"
bradley_lytle shared a tip "I’m listening to 1984 now. And the Star Wars High Republic series!"
k_the_grey shared a tip "Classic"
vianey_asalyn shared a tip "currently rereading :)"
eric_grimes shared a tip "Takes a little while to get hooked but great once you do."
rachel_hana shared a tip "I read the whole dune series"
compassion_riley shared a tip "Read it and or watch it."
compassion_riley shared a tip "Awesome book"
manon_ee shared a tip "The audiobook made this fly by, but I think it would have been a bit of a slog to read the full book."
nevaeh_9577 shared a tip "Same I am looking for the next :)"
robyn_sukatski shared a tip "Circe by Madeline Miller, you?"
Corgi_And_Bella shared a tip "Hunger games divergentaze runner legend"
turone_greenwood shared a tip "Excellent world building"
Bigmangeek shared a tip "Greatest sci-fi novel ever written in my opinion!"
alainamnt23 shared a tip "From Mr. Phethean (3rd favorite book)"
ehillwrites shared a tip "An Abundance of Katherines, by my friend’s request 😢 I really want to reread I, Robot again though!"
jessica_floyd_alexa shared a tip "All political intrigue and world building."
john_paul_7037 shared a tip "If you’re looking for an intro to Science Fiction, this is the one."
kimberly_8199 shared a tip "Right now I'm reading "Out of the Dark" by David Weber. Different sort of book I think but well written so far"
michael_la_grassa shared a tip "Take your time reading it. Its a densely populated sci-fi epic that deserves all your attention."
aya_knowledgegod shared a tip "good world building"
shimloo shared a tip "Loved it, American classic"
riley_kelley_2517 shared a tip "I have never read the novel but I watched the movie. I would like to give it a read."
jim_eddinger shared a tip "Currently reading Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown."
alex_brooks_6274 shared a tip "Just started the Wheel of time, also reading Currency Wars, The End is Always Near, and project Hail Mary"
payten_springs shared a tip "I just started this. Does this book get less confusing?"
sean_martin_4454 shared a tip "I haven’t read this one actually ! It’s up next after the Witcher series of books :) really looking forward to it"
ajmal_haneef shared a tip "Fantastic book 😍"
matt_wiercinski shared a tip "Such a great read. The storyline and character development is amazing."
hannah_madsen shared a tip "Excellent sci-fi, immersive world building, vivid characters"
wil_white shared a tip "It’s one of my all time favorites"
krista_lane_6372 shared a tip "The Giver"
victoria_newton_5055 shared a tip "I remembered this from elementary, than read it again more recently. Still good"
jari_edinger shared a tip "Hmmm probably the duel with Jamis. How about you?"
james_hudson_19 shared a tip "Treachery, prophets and jihad. Quite the story and a wonderful novel!"
mark_3507 shared a tip "What Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to sci-fi. There would be no Star Wars without Dune."
lil-farrah shared a tip "5/10"
lisa_armstrong_5783 shared a tip "Really enjoyed this book. It came as a surprise. But it was a great read."
lewis_graves shared a tip "My last book, the Atlantis gene, a three book series"
luke_ponnet shared a tip "All that me fav"
jennifer_walker_6552 shared a tip "When the find out the truth about Spice."
zach_denning shared a tip "Read faster than I thought it would. The ending was a bit abrupt and left you wondering what happens after."
n_b_6145 shared a tip "It was amazing🤙🏻"
kim_christensen shared a tip "I became an Earth science teacher because of the influence this book had on me in my youth."
king_lord_billiard shared a tip "I haven’t read it yet but I ordered the audiobook version"
sandra_collins shared a tip "Love love!!"
kathy_libby shared a tip "A very deep story a great series"
carri_sue shared a tip "I love the sand worms. The whole of book is unforgettable. It's been a while, I need to reread it."
oscar_hernandez_2925 shared a tip "The rich tapestry woven by Herbert combines science and religion in an immersive world."
norman_prather shared a tip "The use of ecological science as a political tool was facinating. The socio-political dynamics were compelling as well."
kahnr_tesla shared a tip "Definitely"
mothpuddle shared a tip "One of the best books i have ever had the pleasure of reading... can’t reccommend this enough."
wade_webster shared a tip "I'm still finishing up the sequels, but this one is pure gold."
anthony_michalski shared a tip "Hello. I haven't finished the book yet😉"
iris_garza shared a tip "Been wanting to start this series for a while now!"
elijscott shared a tip "I think so, yes. A seminal work whose influence can be seen in more recent SciFi/Fantasy."
sarah_4262 shared a tip "So excited for the movie!!"
marty_sanchez shared a tip "Yes! Highly recommend it."
lara_ullman shared a tip "I just loved it. The “fear is the little death” quote stuck with me."
christopher_loiodice shared a tip "The Rage of Dragons by Evan White"
deborah_lynn shared a tip "Absolutely!!"
zoe_grace shared a tip "The book is a classic and worth a read. I read it for the first time and was totally entranced by the story!"
brianaimee_kruse shared a tip "Project Hail Mary just wrapped up. Looking at When We Cease to Understand the World. Trying to find the next good science read."
winsor shared a tip "Great book!"
kaellin_brown shared a tip "Right now I'm reading through several of David Baldacci series"
stephanie_berman_6670 shared a tip "I would read the first one lol"
brianne_johnson_5020 shared a tip "Epic involved but not too confusing. Take your time with this one."
samuel_robert shared a tip "I love the dune saga I find frank herberts writing style fantastic and his ideas to be profound."
teri_eitzengraves shared a tip "Turner, if you like the Dune series, ( movie is ok also). Try Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern. Outstanding books."
agentOForange shared a tip "Once you power through the beginning it's an awesome read!"
owen_2018 shared a tip "Absolutely gripping, well thought out story"
nathan_wasner shared a tip "Heck yes! It's one of my all time favorites. An amazing adventure!"
b_sal shared a tip "My favorite book! Finally finished it!"
faith_glaudel shared a tip "Worth it"
bryan_gonzalez_4114 shared a tip "I never got to finish it😅"
ronald_payne shared a tip "Really amazing world building!"
diana_2372 shared a tip "Definitely read the book first - the movie doesn’t do a good job of explaining the background!!"
corey_edmonds shared a tip "It's a sci-fi classic for a reason!"
aquatricot shared a tip "I've read this twice already, keeps getting better!"
michael_young_2666 shared a tip "Still one of the best!"
theodore_whalen shared a tip "Beautifully built sci-fi world, dynamic characters, and a feudal war to top it all off."
werewolv shared a tip "I've read this three times in the last three months and I still have no idea, truly, what's going on sometimes. Still love it."
katie_r0257 shared a tip "Classic sci-fi! Great book."
kl_9738 shared a tip "Loved this book so much! Great for those who enjoy the whole chosen one trope"
calvin_pepper shared a tip "Science"
best_beekeeper shared a tip "if you're into intrigue and far-future, intergalatic sci-fi, it's a must."
jordan_marshall_9099 shared a tip "Loved this ❤"
larry_virden shared a tip "My favorite sf serious novel."
piphthehippie shared a tip "It took awhile to adjust to the changing perspectives, but I genuinely enjoyed this book!"
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