Dune by Frank Herbert
Hello, Stranger. Let's talk about Frank Herbert's Dune. The Short of It Plot: The desert planet of Arrakis holds many secrets, possibly enough to shift the outcomes of interplanetary war and political intrigue. Page Count: 610 Award: 1966 Hugo and 1965 Nebula Worth a read : Yes, of course. Primary Driver: ( Plot , World , or Character ) Bechdel Test : Pass Technobabble: Moderate Review: Excellent and epic. Intrigue, cool characters, action. A slow burn at times, and the spice ex machina is a bit overdone. Switching perspectives and characters ramps up tension to superb effect. The Medium of It Spoiler Free! If you have not yet heard of Dune , welcome. One of the best selling science fiction books of all time, it has earned its place among the greats. I was shocked to learn that this came out in the 1960s. The book has hardly aged, which is downright remarkable. Dune is a book of political intrigue more than anything else. This is not...