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A review by josiah17
Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this book much more than I anticipated. Because I watched the recent adaption first, I was pleasantly surprised that the film is basically a one-for-one adaption. And I wasn't a huge fan of the film, so I was nervous about whether or not I'd like this book, but I did. I have a new appreciation for this story, and Herbert's incredible worldbuilding. 

I did find a portion of Part 1 to be difficult to get through, and I wasn't a big fan of the ending. But I do like this book, and I can understand why it's probably the bestselling and most popular sci-fi novel to date.