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A review by neni
Dune by Frank Herbert
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I didn't expect to love this books as much as I did. The writing style and the general vibes are like nothing I've ever read before.
The way the author weaves the story around this extremely complex political situation while infusing it with this incredibly deep religious imagery is a stunning phenomenon to experience. The richness of the world building and the complexity of the characters are truly amazing.
I enjoyed the narration style immensely as well, it was almost ominous in its seriousness but also felt almost like a religious text with a lot of emotion thrown in, which is just a perfect combination considering what the themes of the book are. I especially liked that at the start of every chapter we had an excerpt of an fictional text within the text, which provided subtle hints into the future of the characters and their stories. It really created this atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. What a journey! I am excited to continue this series, although I think I shall take some time to digest all this information. I'm sure I won't be forgetting this story anytime soon!
The way the author weaves the story around this extremely complex political situation while infusing it with this incredibly deep religious imagery is a stunning phenomenon to experience. The richness of the world building and the complexity of the characters are truly amazing.
I enjoyed the narration style immensely as well, it was almost ominous in its seriousness but also felt almost like a religious text with a lot of emotion thrown in, which is just a perfect combination considering what the themes of the book are. I especially liked that at the start of every chapter we had an excerpt of an fictional text within the text, which provided subtle hints into the future of the characters and their stories. It really created this atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. What a journey! I am excited to continue this series, although I think I shall take some time to digest all this information. I'm sure I won't be forgetting this story anytime soon!