Dune | 
pickI am so proud of myself for completing this highly influential classic. The first half I really enjoyed. The world building and political machinations were fascinating. The second half made me uncomfortable and I don‘t especially like our main character Paul. I don‘t think I will continue in the series, but I‘m glad I read it. 3.5⭐️
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Picked up the audiobook from the library, perfect for around them home when I can't sit and read. Really the movie made me what to know more of the world and see what it's all about.
My purchases from our north Norfolk jubilee weekend and 2nd Hand bookshop visits ; I finally managed to get a second hand copy of Dune which is my #doublespin #junebingo 😆 it‘s also a buddy read for me with @supanovashelley ☺️let‘s see if I adore it as much as the film 🎥
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Jessica, the main character's (Paul) mother, was the first character that came to mind.
I read Dune in 2009. I was taking the train every morning to Philly for work. I have never not read, and there were some good reads while I was in AmeriCorps, but Dune really got me back into reading for fun after college. I remember reading while walking through the train terminals and down Market Street because I didn't want to put it down. I'm about an hour into the new Dune movie, and it's bringing back a lot of memories of the book!
pickI wanted to read the book to see the movie. I was underprepared for the immersion into not just the book, but its language, and this only being part one of the series. I did enjoy it and would recommend it; but it‘s not for the faint of heart and I won‘t be rereading it (or picking up book 2) anytime soon.
pickUgh. SOOOOO GOOOOOD!! I saw the movie first and fell in love! I always think I‘m not really a sci-fi fan, but I AM!
pickThis was better than I expected. Honestly I had no desire to read this going in, but it was my bookclub's pick. First half was slow but then it picked up. A lot of the politics went over my head and I had trouble keeping the characters straight at times. (The audio switched narrators for certain characters but only some of the time?? It was confusing) Giving this a soft pick bc I was looking forward to reading by the end. Won't continue the series
pickI‘m glad I re-read this- as an adult reader I appreciated the world-building much more than I did in my first read. I could definitely tell that old mate Herbert was dabbling in psychedelics when he wrote this, but it works. Some parts of the story have aged well (and ecological catastrophe is always timeless) while others grate a little in a modern context (hello the patriarchy). Nonetheless, an immersive read that I really enjoyed revisiting.
pickAlthough I hate that it took me so many years to get around to reading this I feel like I wouldn't have appreciated it as much had I read it sooner.
It does have some parts that I feel haven't aged the best, but that certainly doesn't take away from the overall epic immersion I felt while reading it. I'm excited to read the next one and see where the story goes.
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pickSaw the new movie last year, decided to reread the book which I‘ve been doing ever since, a chapter or two at a time ever since. Watched the movie again last night with my daughter & raced through the remainder of this book this morning. Such a great story, one that is hard to put down, even though I don‘t think the writing is all that great. (Had to skip all the inner monologue to get through it.) A science fiction classic for good reason.
Why the ever loving h e double hockey sticks would a publishing company do this in a series? WHY???
pickThis was too complex for my taste but worldbuilding was awesome.
This had an awesome cast of characters and there weren't too many of them. But somehow even their deaths left me cold.
I especially loved the beginning: it was so tense but then I was a bit disappointed when I noticed how rushed it was suddenly. And then started the major - and dullest - part of the book.
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I almost removed Will do to recent events, but after waiting so long for my hold through the library, I figured I would at least give it a chance.
And I'm finally going to read Dune. I've wanted to for years.
pickFascinating world building from majestically shifting sands, to ecosystems underground. This book is the precursor to every modern sci-fi cult - waring houses, planets & actions at war over resources, humans with extra powers, double crossing, treachery & murder in the bucket load! There's alot to admire in this book - but lots of problems too! The emphasis on environmental collapse & small states breaking free from Imperial powers is compelling.
“The highest function of ecology is understanding consequences.“
“Whether a thought is spoken or not it is a real thing and has powers of reality.“
so-soThis book took a long time for me to really get into. It was written in a very different manner where one paragraph could be from the perspective of one character and the next from the perspective of a different character, even if the two are having a discussion with each other. There were also some confusing transitions where how much time has passed is not mentioned. Overall good but uncertain about continuing the series.
“But it‘s a human trait that when we encounter personal problems, those things most deeply personal are the most difficult to bring out for our logic to scan. We tend to flounder around, blaming everything but the actual, deep-seated thing that‘s really chewing on us.“
“the proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence.“
“It is so shocking to find out how many people do not believe that they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult.“
“...motivating people, forcing them to your will, gives you a cynical attitude toward humanity. It degrades everything it touches.“
“The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance.“
“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.“
pickFinally got round to reading this one, and really enjoyed it. I think watching the film first actually helped me, as I was able to slip into the world so quickly. I think I might even read more in this series.
One of this years slimmed down reading goals is to read a few classics - starting out in this one today. 👍🏼
pickThis took me entirely too long to finish, considering I really enjoyed it. Other books just kept getting in the way...
The ending felt a little abrupt but I'll probably continue the series eventually
Audiobook means my hands are free for yumminess.
Am loving Dune - first time reading it (the film inspired me to try it finally)
My cold, dark February nights aren‘t as unpleasant as usual. The Calm app has a Caladan soundscape, which has been great to listen to as I read the book. I‘ve been looking forward to snuggling under the covers at night with Dune in print and sound 📚🎵
Lets start this off easy. Our big winner for adapation was DUNE! This was the only movie title that was not streaming anyone nominated. I loved it so I get it!
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I‘ve been taking my time with my reread, just a couple of chapters a week. Each time I pick Dune up, I‘m reminded that yes, a good story can be poorly written—and I say that with all love and affection for this book. Even though there are parts I have to skim lightly (inner thoughts I‘m looking at you) the story gives you more than enough reason to keep coming back for more. Definitely enjoying revisiting this book!
Christmas book haul! (In addition to Xmen: Dofp)
I've read Dune before as an ebook but somehow Rick found a used SET of books. They're all from the 60s-80s and all appear to be in good shape. I can't stress enough how excited I was for those. Actually I'm excited for all these books! 😄 here's to a great next year of reading!
The Hubby keeps telling me to read Dune... but I just haven't 😬 I think it may be my forever TBR
pickJust finished listening to this really long audiobook! This is my dad‘s favorite book and I‘ve been meaning to listen to it for years. It was good, and I‘m glad I listened to it… But, yeah, I‘m glad to be done. I prefer my sci-fi & fantasy with feminism or queerness.
pick26 Dec 2021-9 Jan 2022 (audiobook)
Dune has long been one of my husband‘s favourite books and I can see why. The plot is similar to Star Wars - people struggling to live on desert planets, a fatherless boy with special powers living in hiding, and a deceitful emperor.
I am not sure that audiobook was the best format - it can be difficult to keep track of complex worlds and peoples - but I have so many books to read and wanted to watch the movie!
✨#Booked2022, and mainly not to get caught up on all the new titles, but read what‘s on my shelf and some more obscure titles.
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✨I started Dune a month ago but it got lost among the quick holiday reads. As soon as I picked it up again I started enjoying it a lot!
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This was my favorite book in October, and if I HAD to pick just one, my favorite for 2021. Action-packed. My husband told me to read it for years.
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We may be conducting the world's slowest buddy read of Dune... but cats and kids, man...
@LittleMouse5708 maybe tomorrow?! 🤣
pickFinally got around to Dune! I think it made me appreciate the movie even more. The metaphor is even more obvious for Iraq, and they are speaking Arabic (instead of a similar-sounding made-up language). But the world building was great!
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I read this one with the strong encouragement of my husband. He loves Dune. He urged me to read this one (I ended up #Audiobooking it) and wow! I was surprised, also I should take his suggestions a bit more to heart!
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