884 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441172719
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 04 June 2019
Description
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the "spice" melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing cons...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,653 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 43%
tense 40%
reflective 29%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Pedophilia, FatphobiaMinor
Rape, Slavery
884 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441172719
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 04 June 2019
Description
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the "spice" melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing cons...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,653 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 43%
tense 40%
reflective 29%
dark 27%
emotional 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Pedophilia, FatphobiaMinor
Rape, Slavery