Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
School: Star of the Sea College
Reviewer: Lara G
Series: Dune
Genre: Science fiction
Category: Science Fiction
Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person's life-span to making intersteller travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world Arrakis. Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe.When the Emperor transfers stewardship of Arrakis from the noble House Harkonnen to House Atreides, the Harkonnens…
Dune by Frank Herbert
ISBN: 9780340960196
Publication Date: September 8, 2015 (First published 1965)
Reviewer: Lara G
Dune is set on the desert planet Arrakis, a harsh world vital for its valuable spice. Paul Atreides, a young noble, navigates political interest and ancient prophecy. Power struggles and survival, the story explores destiny and rebellion in a richly imagined universe.
I loved Dune’s complex characters. It’s a mix of politics and survival, and feels like Game of Thrones meets Star Wars. Fans of sci-fi, adventure, and thoughtful stories about power and destiny will be completely captivated by this book.
