There’s no denying the impact this book had on the science fiction and literary world, but it will not be for everyone. It is not entry-level science fiction — it is slow and building, dense and heavy, and it doesn’t ease you into or hold your hand to understand the detail-rich world that has been built. And because of the writing style it takes -effort- to read. I think for the very reason it is so rich with detail is what has made it such a revered story — that whoever can lose themselves in the story will find themselves in a fully developed other-world, and that is a very rewarding endeavour.

While I did find Frank Herbert’s style of writing challenging at times, and also very reflective of a man of his era (also with some character traits that are fat-phobic and homophobic), I’m glad I read it. I can respect what he created, and even more-so respect what Denis Villeneuve created from the source material into film.