Frank Herbert's Dune, a work of high literature?

[Lyric Suite]

As you know, i've recently begun to develop an interest in science fiction. The Dune series is among the first i decided to pursue, as it came highly recommended on the note this one was one of the few high literary examples in the genre.

 

Well, i'm down with the third book and i think i was lead on. Don't get me wrong i enjoyed the world of Dune so far, but i don't know, something doesn't convince me here.

 

I actually enjoyed his writing style in the first two books (Messiah in particular was pretty cool), but now i think it's running thin on me...

[metadigital]

I see the body of EQUUS CABALLUS, and it is continuing to undergo a severe trauma. Reading is just as much a skill as writing (not as difficult, but still a skill). Knowing when to stop reading is a useful feat to learn ... "

[Lyric Suite]

I see the body of EQUUS CABALLUS, and it is continuing to undergo a severe trauma.

 

Was this topic already discussed here?

[Hurlshort]

I always heard the only good Dune book was the original. Everything after that was supposedly a let down. But honestly, I only read the original. I wasn't dying to read the next books.

[Krookie]

Hurl is right. All the others weren't as intresting.

[LadyCrimson]

Agreed. I liked the first one quite a bit, occasionally re-read it. it does not, however, stand the test of time (couple decades) as well as some; the more I re-read it the more the writing feels stiff and forced, but I'd still recommend it to those who haven't read it.

 

Tried to read the others ages ago, got through the 2nd one, couldn't stand the 3rd, stopped trying. I think this is a common thing w/this series.

[Darque]

I liked the first three... though the first was the best.

 

Everything past #3 was dull...

[Musopticon?]

I've read the first two and rate them very high among science fiction and literarute in general, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone should go to any lenghts in order to their hands on'em. Read if you care, otherwise pass. Herbert's style can be ponderous.

[kirottu]

When reading Dune one must also listen "To Tame a Land" by Iron Maiden... This is crucial.

[Krookie]

I thought there were only three?

[Musopticon?]

There are two trilogies and several Dune-related books.

[Rosbjerg]

for true horror .. watch the film! you'll want to make love with the book after that ordeal.. :ph34r:

Edited April 13, 2006 by Rosbjerg

[Musopticon?]

Chani

[Enoch]

Dune was a book that I really liked when I was younger. I've read it since and wondered what the heck I was on back then. So much of it makes so little sense (e.g., the empire that the book brings down is possibly the stupidest one ever imagined in print) and is so ham-handed (e.g., you hate the villian because he's sickeningly fat) that it approaches unreadability.

 

I've never read the sequels.

[Calax]

for true horror .. watch the film! you'll want to make love with the book after that ordeal..  :ph34r:

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which movie? the sci fi channel one or the hollywood one with the battle of the polygons and Patrick Stewart?

 

Honsetly? i've heard the same as Hurlshot.

 

For good scifi try Red Mars and it's sequals.

[Maedhros]

There are two miniseries and one film, of those three I prefer the Children of Dune miniseries.

 

I really liked book nr. 4 in the series, Leto II is... fascinating.