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Good, but not amazing

Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2020

There is depth in here for sure, and having read the first book I am pushed to continuing on with the series, but not before taking a short break. I find this grand writing style a bit tedious at times and the works a little too arcane. I suppose the author tries to convey a sense of grandeur, and the weight of history through this style, but I find it all a bit confusing at times. It would have had more impact if explained more outright rather than having to dig for explanations in the appendix or online.

Still, a great novel (and excellent audio book), and I’m looking forward to seeing how the next 2 books of the original trilogy compare to this first one.

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Irv Blitzer

Good, not great

Reviewed in Australia on 1 February 2020

I read this book as part of a bucket list. It has been highly recommended through lots of book lists I have seen. It didn't catch me though. While it wasn't a slog to get through I never felt like I wanted to get home and continue the story either. I could see how a sci fi fan would love the book though, if that is your genre. It was written over 50 years ago now so may be a bit dated.

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Nikolas Haidar

DUNE - Deluxe Edition

Reviewed in Australia on 5 March 2020

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It's DUNE.....& that means it's awesome but this Deluxe version is nicely finished with lots of nice touches & it also has larger print. Actually the finish is a real highlight - If the forthcoming movie (Part 1 due Dec 2020), is a big success & here's hoping it is, then maybe they'll do a similar treatment to Frank Herbert's 5 sequel novels....& then, who knows, maybe even the prequel novels too - Highly Recommended !!!!

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Laurent Champion

Still amazing

Reviewed in Australia on 21 October 2020

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I did read this book 30 years ago and loved it. Re reading it now, it doesn't feel it aged and it still feel inspiring. It's well written not like books from other scifi authors of the same generation, which had a heavy nearly amateurish style.

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Archie Benton

Incredible world-building

Reviewed in Australia on 23 December 2021

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I loved this book even before the movie came out (also amazing). What I love the most is the world-building - so detailed and well thought out, and just interesting to see how the characters survive in such a harsh environment, and how it shapes the story.

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Craig Muller

Amazing quality hardcover. A great addition to my DUNE collection

Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2021

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Very pleased with this Deluxe edition. The teal/green on the edge of the pages, the amazing cover art and how when it opens up it has even more amazing artwork inside. Just speechless and very glad I made this purchase. A worthy addition to my DUNE collection of books and art.

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Rebecca

Which one do I read next?

Reviewed in Australia on 29 November 2021

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how does this make me want to both transcend the human experience and embrace it?

Fear is the mind killer...

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Lily Sharp

A sci-fi masterpiece

Reviewed in Australia on 11 July 2018

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While the characters are simple archetypes, this book is a sci-fi masterpiece which cannot be ignored or forgotten; the worldbuilding is simply amazing.

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Matthew

layered with depth

Reviewed in Australia on 2 June 2022

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Complicated but great read, multiple storyline’s keep you going hope the movie is as good would of been good to know the dictionary in the appendix was there before starting

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Peter De La Garde

Great Story

Reviewed in Australia on 20 November 2021

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I read this story when I was a teenager and wanted to revisited it to get ready for the upcoming movie . I was amazed at what I picked up with older eyes and enjoyed the Saga again.

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