912 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575070707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 17 November 2005
Description
Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus Herbert’s evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the sou...
Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 40%
reflective 37%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%Average rating
912 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575070707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 17 November 2005
Description
Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus Herbert’s evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the sou...
Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 40%
reflective 37%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%Average rating