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Dune is the first in a series of science fiction novels involving the desert planet of Dune, or Arrakis. Set in a universe dominated by a feudal interstellar empire, where advanced computers are banned, human mentatics are developed, the planet of Arrakis is pivotal because of its production of the anagathic spice melange, which also has mentatic properties necessary for interstellar travel. The novel is complex, interweaving a coming of age story with destiny, religion, ecological themes, and politics.
Won the first Nebula Award for best novel, and jointly won the 1966 Huge Award for best novel with ...And Call me Conrad (This Immortal). Frequently cited as the bestselling science fiction novel of all time.
Won the first Nebula Award for best novel, and jointly won the 1966 Huge Award for best novel with ...And Call me Conrad (This Immortal). Frequently cited as the bestselling science fiction novel of all time.
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There are 2 editions of Dune. Click on an individual title, below, for more information on that edition.Book Editions | [ Add Edition ] |
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| 9 / 10 | armadillo | If you try to pick it appart, you certainly can. Multiple people who can see the future or can control other people within a few minutes. Technology that seems to exist just to bring people back to fighting with swords and atomic weapons. The fact is, that doesn't matter. Read through the book, get lost in the world around the story. In my opinion though, don't read any further in the series. |
| 10 / 10 | C.W.Richeson | Dune remains one of the greatest science fiction works I've ever been exposed to, and is the inspiration for much of modern science fiction. |
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Series Listing
| Dune Chronicles: | [ edit ] |
| # | Title | Rating | Rank |
| 1 | Dune | 7.7 | 1 |
| 2 | Dune Messiah | 5.2 | 649 |
| 3 | Children of Dune | 5.46 | 237 |
| 4 | God Emperor of Dune | 5.72 | 117 |
| 5 | Heretics of Dune | 4.93 | 3130 |
| 6 | Chapterhouse: Dune | 5.18 | 664 |
| 7 | Hunters of Dune | 5.15 | 682 |
| 8 | Sandworms of Dune | 5 | 1176 |
