546 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425071601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 48,950 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: 9%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
546 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425071601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 48,950 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: 9%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