In preparation for the movie I decided to finally get to the book, something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Since I stopped taking the train 18 months ago I haven’t read anything substantial so here we go.
I’m about 60 pages in and my initial thoughts are that I wish I had more time each night to keep going, it’s that good. It’s a fascinating story with so many parallels to society today which I find to be the most impressive part of Herberts vision. The first few chapters are a bit confusing but like GoT, once you learn the names of people/places/things it starts to fall in place nicely.
I know there’s a bunch of fans here so please no spoilers. The goal of this is to acknowledge a classic and encourage those on the fence to just jump in an enjoy the ride.
Dune is so influential I think you should easily pick out parts that both Georges, Lucas and GRRM "borrowed" for their own classic works.
Dune is so influential I think you should easily pick out parts that both Georges, Lucas and GRRM "borrowed" for their own classic works.
Funny you mention that because even this early on I see where so many of the current greats get their inspiration from. And to think this was written almost 60 years ago.
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so psyched that Denis will have Frank's vision on screen, unlike the Lynch version which I hated when it came out.
Dune is so influential I think you should easily pick out parts that both Georges, Lucas and GRRM "borrowed" for their own classic works.
Funny you mention that because even this early on I see where so many of the current greats get their inspiration from. And to think this was written almost 60 years ago.
Another interesting influence to consider is the real Lawrence of Arabia (but not the film) on Frank Herbert for Dune itself...
Enjoy the book. It's an all-time classic.
Haha, that does sound awesome, what a triangle that is.
I remember reading the book and then being excited to rent the movie from blockbuster, at the time. Only to be - what the fuck is this?
There was a sci-fi channel movie version that came out that was better than the original, but sure this will be better.
The book is fun. Just a giant complicated chess match
I am sure we must have discussed Jodorowsky's Dune, haven't we?
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Tried a bunch of times, and enjoyed it but lost interest somewhere along the way. Probably worth giving another try.
I remember reading the book and then being excited to rent the movie from blockbuster, at the time. Only to be - what the fuck is this?
There was a sci-fi channel movie version that came out that was better than the original, but sure this will be better.
The book is fun. Just a giant complicated chess match
I hated the Sci-Fi channel version. The Lynch version is a mess, but it's a guilty pleasure for me.
Hahaha... Basically the same for me. I first read them my sophomore year in High School, back in '78, after my best friends much older brother gave us a synopsis on Christmas Eve that year. Went out and bought the 1st book the next week. Since then I've read each of the first 5 books about a dozen times each. And I've also read all of his son's continuing books at least a few times each. It's been my all-time favorite book series since I read it that first time in high school. Can't wait for the new movie!
Only made it through half of the 3rd book
I thought the other books were good but I thought the last couple (written by Frank not his son) were just as good as the original if not better. The ones focused on the honored matres vs the Bene Gesserit.
I thought the other books were good but I thought the last couple (written by Frank not his son) were just as good as the original if not better. The ones focused on the honored matres vs the Bene Gesserit.
I have not tried the last two Frank wrote. I have read his son's continuations and while nowhere near the storytelling his father produced they were adequate fast reads I thought
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each time more enjoyable than the next. Then you learn about Herbert's life and the jobs he had and it all starts to make sense. I'm going to read it again too, I lost my copy and bought another one for my daughter (who likes Timothee) and is now interested lol.
I thought the other books were good but I thought the last couple (written by Frank not his son) were just as good as the original if not better. The ones focused on the honored matres vs the Bene Gesserit.
I have not tried the last two Frank wrote. I have read his son's continuations and while nowhere near the storytelling his father produced they were adequate fast reads I thought
Agreed there montana. I think I tried one book House Atreides? and it wasn't near par.
The last 2 books are much different but he had done so much world building it holds it together. The other Bene faction plays a bigger role and the new threat is awesome. But its not about Atreides/Harkonnens anymore.
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But I discovered Dune, Pink Floyd, and weed all in the same year, and what a freaking year that was...
I am sure we must have discussed Jodorowsky's Dune, haven't we?
At some point Im sure. Im still looking for decent frame-worthy concept art.
The Brian Herbert books are OK and fill in some gaps nicely, but they're not on the same level as his father's works.
Looking forward to the movie(s)!
I thought it was heavy handed and pretentious.
I thought it was heavy handed and pretentious.
Have you tried it since? Only asking because I suspect at 18/19 I wouldn't have liked it. I view the world completely different now and my tastes in things have definitely changed.
Yeah it’s been great so far. Time has been the issue but hoping to carve some out where I can. Going on vacation next weekend so hopefully will get to read a ton at the beach.
The first entry is just “Dune”. This is the latest print, your library likely has it and maybe an older edition.
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