The Dune series by Frank Herbert is nothing short of phenomenal

The Dune series by Frank Herbert is nothing short of phenomenal

A little while ago I finished the 6 book Dune series by Frank Herbert. I’ve been into sci-fi all my life since I was a kid. Star Wars was my first exposure but as I grew older I’ve always wanted something deeper and richer. Dune was that. I wanted a work of sci-fi that could match up to Tolkien’s fantasy world. Dune did exactly that.

The world and stories Frank Herbert created are so incredibly rich and thought provoking. They’re stories that make you think, they might not be your typical action packed sci-fi adventure but instead they’re books that make you think about what you’ve read long after you finish them. I don’t think there’s ever been a book series that has made question, ponder, think and discuss as much as the Dune series has. I still think about the books and the world Frank Herbert created even despite the fact I finished the series a while back.

The stories Frank Herbert created aren’t stories you want to hear, but instead need to hear. They don’t go the way you think, instead they go in the complete opposite direction. They’re almost uncomfortable and questionable reads at times. But the topics and themes tackled in these books are incredibly complex, sometimes too complex for its own good. But written in such a clever and beautiful way. I could write/talk about this series for hours, there’s just so much to discuss and talk about with these books.

I’m curious to know your thoughts on this series? The Dune series by Frank Herbert is probably my favourite work of fiction of all time and despite the sequels after the first book being quite controversial with readers, I thought they were absolutely brilliant. What are your thoughts on the Dune book series by Frank Herbert?