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Book Review of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Bk 1)

Dune (Dune Chronicles, Bk 1)
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Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula award, shared the Hugo award, and formed the basis of a grand epic in science fiction.

Arthur C. Clarke said, "I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings."