Dune (Frank Herbert) - Book Review

He who controls the spice controls the universe!

'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a sci-fi classic that is comparable with some of the other amazing fictional universes. The story takes place on Arrakis, a barren planet scarce of water but containing the immensely valuable spice. House Atreides suffers a catastrophic betrayal and so the young Duke Paul undergoes a quest for revenge and to restore his rightful inheritance. 

I summarised the book as follows. "It's a fun world and I can see why it has fanatical supporters. I found it easier reading than LOTR but also noticed myself skipping the poetry & songs. It's great for night time reading and to lose myself in the story, but I probably won't bother to dive fully into the whole Dune universe."

I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:33) - Synopsis
(3:59) - Water & Spice: All you need in life
(9:22) - The Essence of Sci-Fi: Making boring stuff fun
(13:24) - Personal Observations/Takeaways
(16:01) - Summary


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