Dune
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Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides--who would become known as Muad'Dib--and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition mankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.
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8 primary books#1 in Dune
Dune is a 8-book series with 9 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson.
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28 primary books30 released books#21 in Dune Universe (Chronological)
Dune Universe (Chronological) is a 30-book series with 29 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Frank Herbert.
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24 primary books29 released books#1 in Dune Universe (Publication Order)
Dune Universe (Publication Order) is a 29-book series with 23 primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson.
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“The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.”
I still consider this to be the best book I've ever read. I love science fiction and this timeless story is incredibly powerful.
It's spelled like
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on the back of my copy and that's sick. Airplanes that flap their wings are pretty cool too I guess.
THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT READ!
I also think that this book is like a litmus test of sorts - whatever themes you pick up on reflect a lot about you. It has something that appeals to everyone.
Also, fair warning, it is a bit dense for the first 150 or so pages but this is one of those books that you MUST reread, just because it's so much better every time you do so and you find something new every read!
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