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Vanity - I started reading "Dune" by Frank Herbert last night

Posted on 02/02/2015 3:27:28 PM PST by Perdogg

I apologize for the vanity, but I know that FR is a community of avid readers. Last year, I read "The Hobbit", "The Lord of The Rings" and "The Silmarillion".

I read that Arthur C Clarke referred to "Dune" as 'The Lord of the Rings' of Science Fiction.

What are Freepers opinion of Dune (the book not the movie) and should I continue with the sequels? I saw the film 30 years ago, I remember receiving a sheet with a primmer at the movie theatre after buying a ticket.

also, is there a Gothic horror equivalent to "Dune" of "Lord of the Rings"?


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: dune; frankherbert; thespicemustflow
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1 posted on 02/02/2015 3:27:28 PM PST by Perdogg
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To: Perdogg

You are in for a treat :-). I am jealous.


2 posted on 02/02/2015 3:28:44 PM PST by warpsmith (Wake Me in 2016)
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To: Perdogg

Do you like it?

Find it interesting?

I never read it. Seemed too boring.


3 posted on 02/02/2015 3:29:18 PM PST by ifinnegan
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4 posted on 02/02/2015 3:29:22 PM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush - stay outta da Bushes)
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To: ifinnegan; warpsmith

So far so good.


5 posted on 02/02/2015 3:30:08 PM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush - stay outta da Bushes)
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To: Perdogg
I liked it back in the day, but I don't get green bananas now. Too uncertain.

/johnny

6 posted on 02/02/2015 3:31:26 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (gone Galt)
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To: Perdogg

The Sleeper must awaken!


7 posted on 02/02/2015 3:31:32 PM PST by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: Perdogg

Well based on personal experience, I’d say the movie is excellent medicine for anyone suffering from insomnia.

i.e., I’ve never been able to stay awake past the first 1/2 hour


8 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:03 PM PST by canuck_conservative
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To: ifinnegan
I never read it. Seemed too boring.

It's brilliant and worth your time. Once the story gets going, don't have anything else you need to do.

9 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:16 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: Perdogg

I liked Dune very much, but now, if I re-read it, the muzzie references kind of make it less enjoyable. the sequels can be good, but got over done.


10 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:38 PM PST by dynachrome (Government canÂ’t give us anything that it doesnÂ’t first take away)
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To: Perdogg

My 30yo son, as a teen, devoured all the novels, repeatedly viewed all the movies. I think I read about 1/2 of a page once of the original novel, over his shoulder.


11 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:47 PM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: Perdogg

The Muslim-tinged themes turn me off these days.

The 1984 movie I thought of as interesting though, even though lots of people pan it. (Maybe because of Gordon Sumner?)


12 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:49 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Perdogg

also, is there a Gothic horror equivalent to “Dune” of “Lord of the Rings”?

Dunno, but the first “Tremors” always reminds me of those sand worms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremors_%28film%29

One of my favorite science fiction movies of all times.


13 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:52 PM PST by kaehurowing
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To: Perdogg

Dune is a wonderful Sci-Fi novel. You will enjoy it.


14 posted on 02/02/2015 3:32:54 PM PST by Redleg Duke ("Madison, Wisconsin is 30 square miles surrounded by reality.", L. S. Dryfusbutcher)
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To: Perdogg

That is on my list. I like to read Sci-Fi between non-fiction books. I finally finished Gravity’s Rainbow couple of months ago.


15 posted on 02/02/2015 3:33:07 PM PST by Sawdring
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To: Perdogg

The second sequel wasn’t bad, third OK, too, but it started getting a little off after that. I also would NOT recommend the sequels his son wrote - the writing style is not at the elder Herbert’s level by a long shot.

To sum up - Dune stands alone VERY well. You aren’t missing much if you stop there.

You might also check out the Foundation trilogy by Asimov. And if you want a semi-historical series that doesn’t take itself too seriously, try Neil Stephenson’s Baroque Cycle. It’s several thousand pages of adventure and laugh-out-loud bits that manages to explain currency exchanges and delve into palace intrigue of the French court. Oh, and Isaac Newton is one of the main characters.


16 posted on 02/02/2015 3:33:34 PM PST by Liberty Tree Surgeon (Mow your own lawn!)
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To: Perdogg

It’s a commitment for sure. Definitely correct that it is like LOTR it terms of the epicness.

I failed to finish the first book on 2 tries, but did like it.


17 posted on 02/02/2015 3:33:40 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Perdogg

I read them all about 20 years ago. The first book is excellent. The series goes on a bit too long.


18 posted on 02/02/2015 3:33:49 PM PST by Explorer89 (And now, let the wild rumpus start!!)
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To: Perdogg

Most Dune movies only really cover the first book or two. The Dune series of books is much more interesting. However, sometimes it does require a play card to understand all of the characters and their relations.

I saw the movie and was thankful that they pronounced the words. I then went back and re-read the books and it flowed much better then.


19 posted on 02/02/2015 3:34:03 PM PST by taxcontrol
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I think Dune is brilliant - the sequels, not as good, but certainly worth reading as long as they hold your interest.

I thought the movie was OK too, but the Mini Series format from a few years ago did a better job - had more time to work with.


20 posted on 02/02/2015 3:34:03 PM PST by naturalman1975 ("America was under attack. Australia was immediately there to help." - John Winston Howard)
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