Dune by Frank Herbert

Dune

Dune #1

Frank Herbert

604 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where planetary dynasties are controlled by noble houses that owe an allegiance to the imperial House Corrino, Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides (the heir apparent to Du...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80,768 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 49%
mysterious 45%
tense 44%
dark 31%
reflective 29%
emotional 15%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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