Frank Herbert is given the difficult task to develop his own unique world and a set of characters to populate it, with both aspects were set to grow and provide familiarity to his readers whilst also aiming to serve an engaging narrative. With the density that Dune imparts on its readers, it may be easy to find oneself confused, underwhelmed, and irritable with some of the choices that Herbert takes throughout the entire experience - as with every single positive he manages to gain is countered by a shortcoming that withholds it from being a complete slice of perfection.

Dune's themes are often front and centred, at times a little too emphasised. By this, I address the trade-offs that are noticed in his desire to convey the relationship between humans and their habited environment, or the severe impact of immigration and the attempt of cultural diffusion. Herbert seems to get lost in his grand clever ideas that characters, as well established as they are, becomes scattered to the point of being unfocused. Misguided character development and a lack of emotional intensity are the cruces of my overall experience. It's a shame, really.

That being said, these issues are not enough to detract me from at least giving it a positive review. Though I am disappointed with the issues that I just presented, I did, however, noted that when Herbert is in his rhythm, one can find themselves swept away, momentarily immersed and invested - the defining factor of its lasting impact.