§ Catalog Entry · ITEM-BOK-0001
Dune
An epic science fiction novel of political intrigue, ecology, and prophecy on the desert planet Arrakis.
§ Metadata
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Year
- 1965
- Publisher
- Chilton Books
- Pages
- 688
- ISBN
- 978-0441172719
Subcategories
§ Books DNA
§ Major Attributes
The seven highest-rated attributes with an average above 50. These define the item's dominant characteristics — the traits that most strongly distinguish it within its type.
- 01. World Building 96
- 02. Plot Complexity 90
- 03. Length 90
- 04. Philosophy 84
- 05. Character Development 80
- 06. Prose Density 76
- 07. Action 70
§ Minor Attributes
The next seven highest-rated attributes with an average above 50 (ranks 8–14). These are secondary traits — present and notable, but less defining than the major attributes.
- 08. Pacing 64
- 09. Dialogue 60
- 10. Mystery 60
Based on 15 ratings.
§ Reviews (1)
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World-building without peer
5/5Herbert's Arrakis is one of the most fully realized fictional worlds ever committed to print. The political intrigue, ecological themes, and mythic scope combine into something that transcends genre. The pacing can drag in the middle sections, but the payoff is worth it.
1/21/2026
§ User Recommendations (1)
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After the weight of Dune, Hitchhiker's Guide is the perfect palate cleanser — same sci-fi setting, opposite tone.
§ Change History
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- update Updated description and subcategories Marina Voss 1/20/2026
- create Added Dune by Frank Herbert Sam Kaman 1/15/2026