Friday, October 29, 2010

Dune, by Frank Herbert


The best selling science fiction novel of all time is Dune, by Frank Herbert. It describes the coming to power of the prophet Maud’dib, also known as Paul. When his father’s ducal lands are reassigned to be those of the planet Dune, Paul is forced into a new world with an extreme environment and bitter rival houses. The people of Dune have created unique and inventive ways to cope with their dry environment because “Everywhere you turn... you’re involved with the lack of water. From the Fremen and the monstrous sandworms of the desert to the highly addictive spice, Dune is a world of mystery and adventure.
This book is a must-read! It is a great book, even if there are a lot of new and strange names in the first few chapters. It has a very unique plot and keeps readers engaged and on their toes. Also, this book is heavily alluded to in a variety of places. It is always exciting to recognize the name of something from Dune in everyday life. Dune is a book that is great for everyone who likes fantasy and adventure. You do not necessarily need to appreciate science fiction to enjoy this book.

4 comments:

  1. wow, cool. i wonder what those giant worms tatse like.

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  2. My favorite book because of its unique plot

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  3. that picture on the cover is pretty creepy. creepy picture yaaaaaaaa.

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  4. Seems like a good book, and original.

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