A review by xkrow
Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous challenging informative reflective sad tense slow-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

A story on a planetary scale with a focus on the person. A cautionary tale of messiah figures - those born not of the incorruptible words of "God" but by the schemes of those very mortal themselves; a product of science and not religion. Works as a literal reading and a profound reflection on the state of international politics - for when it was written, and even more so today.