fiction classics science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

896 pages | first published 1965

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Here, in a beautiful new hardcover edition, is the novel that to this day continues to shape modern science fiction. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, a world more awesome than any other in literature, Dune begins the story of the man known as Mau...
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Summary of 46058 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
challenging 48%
mysterious 43%
tense 40%
reflective 29%
dark 27%
emotional 12%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 26%

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%

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4.04

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