A review by nyx_sf
Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous challenging dark inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

With this book being my first delve into the space opera genre, I feel the word epic truly describes this world and the plot that weaves its way through it.

After spending a very long amount of time for a book reading this, it has changed my views on certain things and I love the way it makes you compare the conflicts from the book to current issues in society today.

The main divide between government and religion is quite dark, and there are a few scenes that were somewhat of a drag to read (mainly entirely dialogue scenes between government officials or off-world characters to the main plot) but overall, this remains one of the best books that I have ever read.
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