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Lonewolf89 · 21st November 2003, 12:08 AM

I read Dune for the first time this week and loved it. While Herbert's writing isn't the best I've seen, he is good. His characters were memorable, and he wove an amazing plot. I loved reading about the Femen culture.

Krystal · 23rd November 2003, 06:08 PM

You got a really great adventure ahead of you. I really enjoy the ride.

Krystal

imported_tschurter · 8th March 2004, 01:53 AM

But one word of warning... the Dune series does take on a much more complex and interwoven story line as you proceed from the first book.

Seems that many Dune appeals to a much broader audience than the rest of the series does.

Personally, I loved the whole thing. His book The Dosadi Experiment rocked as well.

Krystal · 21st March 2004, 10:23 PM

Well, I read them all and finish with Brian & Kevin books as well. And I'm really love them. I hope they continue writing more books based in Dune.

timdgreat · 29th March 2004, 10:24 PM

seems that Brian is coming out with another book in his Butlerian Jihad series in August this year

:rolly2:

Krystal · 3rd April 2004, 06:44 PM

Excellent news, thanks for the info.

Krystal

Stryker · 16th October 2004, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lonewolf89
I read Dune for the first time this week and loved it. While Herbert's writing isn't the best I've seen, he is good. His characters were memorable, and he wove an amazing plot. I loved reading about the Femen culture.

Always good to read the book, so that way if you watch the movie you won't get lost.

Stryker

timdgreat · 20th October 2004, 04:44 AM

depends on wich movie u watch, the scifi one is pretty straight forward:rolly2:

Stryker · 12th February 2005, 08:29 AM

IMO nothing comes close to the original

Just started reading frank and brians "Man of 2 Worlds"...very good so far

Killer Mouse · 12th July 2005, 08:23 PM

I hope this isn't considered spamming, but I too love Dune and made a specific site just for it! Here it is http://www.arrakeen.co.nr it is a really great place and we have awesome members, hope to see you there.

Jackolsman · 21st January 2007, 05:02 PM

Great first book. If the series has more intricate plotting, then so much the better. I just love a series that keeps me hooked. So far I have found all but the next Dune book in a used book store, which makes it even better!

j. d. worthington · 21st January 2007, 05:34 PM

Just a word, Jackolsman: I'm unclear from your posts whether you've read the other Dune books or not but, if you haven't read Dune Messiah, be prepared for something a bit different in both tone and intent than Dune itself, or the others in the series. It's a quieter book, in some ways and, despite the fact it's probably the least popular of them all, it is actually among my favorites in the set for its pithy probing of various ideas and issues. But it is a far cry from Dune, and quite intentionally so. I say this just to help prevent possible disappointment in a book that's quite deserving in its own right, just different...

Jackolsman · 22nd January 2007, 02:59 PM

J.D. Worthington: Thank you for your word, it is welcome advice for sure. You are right that I haven't read any of the other books, but I have the series up to God Emporer of Dune and plan on starting Messiah in a few days time.

I expect a change in tone after the Original Dune since it would be hard to pick up where a good and "complete feeling book" such as it left off in the first. In fact, I would be disappointed if the other books had the same feel as Dune. Nothing discourages me more in a series than a static style.

Thank you, again, for making me want to further my reading of these books even more.

Ice fyre · 4th February 2007, 09:32 PM

Hello there

I have loved Dune for many years.

The sixth time I read it was on holiday last year and I suspect I'm going to sneak it into me suitcase for me olidays this year.

I actually liked the David Lynch film.

Your avatar looks like he could use a headache pill.

fantasy noob · 16th May 2007, 05:13 PM

i just finished messiah last night not as good as dune but it was fairly good

and the dosadi experiment i didnt enjoy at all i just couldent get my head around what was happening it kept flip floping around i duno.

21st November 2003, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lonewolf89 Fear is the mind killer. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Flatplanet Cafe Posts: 1,609	Dune I read Dune for the first time this week and loved it. While Herbert's writing isn't the best I've seen, he is good. His characters were memorable, and he wove an amazing plot. I loved reading about the Femen culture.

29th March 2004, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	seems that Brian is coming out with another book in his Butlerian Jihad series in August this year:rolly2:

21st January 2007, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jackolsman Noob Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Dakota Posts: 17	Re: Dune Great first book. If the series has more intricate plotting, then so much the better. I just love a series that keeps me hooked. So far I have found all but the next Dune book in a used book store, which makes it even better!

21st January 2007, 05:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,744	Re: Dune Just a word, Jackolsman: I'm unclear from your posts whether you've read the other Dune books or not but, if you haven't read Dune Messiah, be prepared for something a bit different in both tone and intent than Dune itself, or the others in the series. It's a quieter book, in some ways and, despite the fact it's probably the least popular of them all, it is actually among my favorites in the set for its pithy probing of various ideas and issues. But it is a far cry from Dune, and quite intentionally so. I say this just to help prevent possible disappointment in a book that's quite deserving in its own right, just different...

22nd January 2007, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jackolsman Noob Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Dakota Posts: 17	Re: Dune J.D. Worthington: Thank you for your word, it is welcome advice for sure. You are right that I haven't read any of the other books, but I have the series up to God Emporer of Dune and plan on starting Messiah in a few days time. I expect a change in tone after the Original Dune since it would be hard to pick up where a good and "complete feeling book" such as it left off in the first. In fact, I would be disappointed if the other books had the same feel as Dune. Nothing discourages me more in a series than a static style. Thank you, again, for making me want to further my reading of these books even more.

23rd November 2003, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	You got a really great adventure ahead of you. I really enjoy the ride. Krystal

8th March 2004, 01:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
imported_tschurter Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richardson, Tx Posts: 13	But one word of warning... the Dune series does take on a much more complex and interwoven story line as you proceed from the first book. Seems that many Dune appeals to a much broader audience than the rest of the series does. Personally, I loved the whole thing. His book The Dosadi Experiment rocked as well.

21st March 2004, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	Well, I read them all and finish with Brian & Kevin books as well. And I'm really love them. I hope they continue writing more books based in Dune.

3rd April 2004, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	Excellent news, thanks for the info. Krystal

20th October 2004, 04:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	depends on wich movie u watch, the scifi one is pretty straight forward:rolly2:

12th February 2005, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stryker I am Death Incarnate Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grid Epsilon Posts: 64	IMO nothing comes close to the original Just started reading frank and brians "Man of 2 Worlds"...very good so far

12th July 2005, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killer Mouse Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	I hope this isn't considered spamming, but I too love Dune and made a specific site just for it! Here it is http://www.arrakeen.co.nr it is a really great place and we have awesome members, hope to see you there.

4th February 2007, 09:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ice fyre Dark Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Falkirk Posts: 606	Re: Dune Hello there I have loved Dune for many years. The sixth time I read it was on holiday last year and I suspect I'm going to sneak it into me suitcase for me olidays this year. I actually liked the David Lynch film. Your avatar looks like he could use a headache pill.

16th May 2007, 05:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
fantasy noob i hate working Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 81	Re: Dune i just finished messiah last night not as good as dune but it was fairly good and the dosadi experiment i didnt enjoy at all i just couldent get my head around what was happening it kept flip floping around i duno.

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