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Feb 26, 2021SAPL_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Dune by Frank Herbert is a immersive experience. This book is about a universe far out into the future where family houses rule over planets and there is an emperor who rules over them. The protagonist Paul of house Atreides is the son of Duke Leto who is the ruler of Cadalan. House Atreides is uprooted from their planet on orders from the emperor, they are told to move all operations to the planet Arrakis which is the only source of the substance known as spice. From there the novel is jam packed with excitement and interesting story lines and relationships. One thing I liked about this book is the fascinating universe Frank Herbert created. The subtle way the book introduces you to this world makes it seem like it has existed for centuries and is a reality. I absolutely loved getting lost in the world he creates, whether that be surfing the deserts of Arrakis on the back of a maker, or visualizing the great battle scenes that Paul gets himself into. Another I enjoyed about this book was the interesting political aspects of the book. Namely the way the houses and emperor interact. Absolutely loved this book. 4.5/5 stars - SAPL Read It & Review Contributor DUNE’S a book that seems intimidating, but for a relatively new prose reader by choice, it wasn’t that difficult. It mesmerises you right away, quickly letting you become acquainted with the different organisations and slang used. The centre of the story is Paul Atreides, using him as a focal point the reader interacts with rich characters, diverse planets, and reflective societies of the DUNE universe. Themes of religion and corruption are sewn within each aspect of the story-line. For example, Paul, becoming this Messiah figure fighting for absolute control. The chemical “Spice” is a terrific mcguffin resembling oil that is the draw for many of the key players making it a great Middle Eastern allegory. The complaints stem from how there are too many characters/plot-lines to follow, but each one though is fascinating in its own ways. From the mysterious Bene-Gesserit Lady Jessica to the appalling antagonist Baron Harkonen. While the story proceeds the plots intertwine and the character’s relationships to boot. The length was just right, getting a sense of everything and have a climatic/satisfying end without having to read the many future instalments. A masterpiece of sci-fi that everyone should take the time to read. 5/5 stars - Teigan, 18, SAPL Read It & Review Contributor