Genres:

Adventure, Classics, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space Opera

Best Quote:

 “He who controls the spice controls the universe.”

My Thoughts:

I don’t normally like Sci-fi dystopian-themed books. However, the newer adaptation of the movie came out in 2021. I really wanted to read the book before watching the movie, since I heard it was so close to the books. I was impressed by the detailed storytelling, compelling characters, and mind-blowing battle scenes.

Synopsis:

 Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” mélange, a drug capable of extending the life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, mélange is a prize worth killing for…

When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.