624 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399611176
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 June 1965
Description
The Duke of Atreides has been manoeuvred by his arch-enemy, Baron Harkonnen, into administering the desert planet of Dune. Although it is almost completely without water, Dune is a planet of fabulous wealth, for it is the only source of a drug pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 58,740 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 44%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
dark 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 27% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | 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, Violence, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Pedophilia, FatphobiaMinor
Slavery, Rape
624 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399611176
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 June 1965
Description
The Duke of Atreides has been manoeuvred by his arch-enemy, Baron Harkonnen, into administering the desert planet of Dune. Although it is almost completely without water, Dune is a planet of fabulous wealth, for it is the only source of a drug pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 58,740 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
mysterious 44%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
dark 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 27% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | 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, Violence, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Pedophilia, FatphobiaMinor
Slavery, Rape