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Dune

Book One in the Dune Chronicles

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Dune

By: Frank Herbert
Narrated by: Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers
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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 what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. Frank Herbert's death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever.

Long-listed, Audible.com Best of the Year, 2007

Long-listed, Audible.com 100 Audible Essentials, 2007

Audie Award winner, 2008

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Critic reviews

“Unique...I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings.” —Arthur C. Clarke

“One of the monuments of modern science fiction.” —Chicago Tribune

“Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein

“A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed...a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas...An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post
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When I was a teenager I thoroughly enjoyed (and found myself transported to) Dune and appreciated it as much as Catch 22 and Asimov's Foundation series. When I was a thirty-something I tried to enjoy the film version without much success. As a fifty-something I am amazed by the richness of the experience provided by this audiobook. The combination of straight narrative and dramatisation works to bring the book to life in a way I did not expect. I recommend listening via an iPod/MP3 player with headphones. If the spoken word can evkoe pictures in your mind, your are in for a cinematic treat!

A new dimension

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Two completely different recordings of one audiobook smashed randomly together. Apparently a well known issue that's not been addressed despite the looming movie release, I think the publishers have really dropped the ball here.
Marred what would have otherwise been an amazing experience.

what the hell

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My Dad recommended this book to me many a year ago, and when I saw it on audio I thought that it would be an ideal way of enjoying the story. I couldn't stop listening.....doing my housework for a week with my earphones on constantly!!!!
The narrative was brill, and the change in reader helps to hold your concentration. I've bought the next 2 audio books for my holiday next week......I can't wait!

Totally Addictive

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loved the story but found the performance disjointed. in some chapters the narrator performed all characters and in others there were separate voice actors. very inconsistent and annoying

truly beautiful sci-fi

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I have read this book in paperback form, watched the tv series and the rather flawed movie but was anxious to try out the audiobook and see how it compared. Well it is by far the best way to experience Frank Herberts Dune. The voices are fantastic and fit the characters very well as does the narrator. I loved this book have read, watched and listened to this book many times and can honestly say it stands the test of time. If you like epic scifi then you will love this.

A timeless classic read well

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