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Title details for Dune by Frank Herbert - Available

Dune

#1 in series

by Frank Herbert
Scott Brick
Audiobook
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, and Charlotte Rampling
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

  • Creators

  • Series

    Dune

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 29, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781427201447
      • File size: 605815 KB
      • Duration: 21:02:06

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Dune is an epic tale of intrigue, adventure, and mysticism. Scott Brick delivers a masterful performance of this science fiction classic. Fans of Dune will find this audiobook a new way to enjoy the work. Those who have never read science fiction or who haven't yet come to the planet Dune have a treat in store. All will find the quality of the narration equal to the level of the storytelling. Brick is like a historian of the planet Dune, expressing a passion for the peoples and cultures he describes. The alien place and people names sound as natural as if he had recited them many times. The glossary presented at the end of the book is perhaps more useful in print but certainly not a reason to miss out on the audio format. J.E.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The Dune books of Frank Herbert created a complex and rich world of political intrigue and maneuverings. In this first of the prequel trilogy written by Herbert's son and Kevin Anderson, the authors provide some "historical" background just as rich with intrigue. As a narrator, Michael Prichard is detached, without being disengaged. His voices for the primary characters are reflective of their position, power, and personality. He adopts an impervious tone fitting of the emperor's scheming son and devious advisers. Others with more subtle ways of wielding power are suitably subtle in their manner and tone. Prichard adopts a controlled pace that is steady through this long but never dull story. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      There's nothing fancy about this reading of a great classic of modern science fiction, but it's effective nonetheless. Anyone intending to see the confusing movie should listen to this, or read the book, first. The story: Paul Atriedes might be the long-awaited Prophet of the dry planet, Dune; great royal houses are after him to kill him and make it not so. Connor O'Brien reads precisely, his slight tenor rising even higher when he speaks the women's parts. He characterizes almost solely by inflection, but it works. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The desert planet, Arrakis, with its Fremen, sand worms and mind-altering spice drug is the setting for young Paul Atreides's struggle to best Baron Harkonnen and renew the ecological balance of the planet. George Guidall's impeccably restrained reading ably brings forth the humor and danger that often lie just below the surface like the planet's sand worms. Guidall perfectly articulates the asides and thoughts of the characters, carefully separating them from the dialogue. E.E.L. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      This full-cast performance, augmented by sound effects and music, does justice to a classic of the science fiction genre. Dune, a complex tale of greed, the quest for power, and the indomitable human spirit, follows the development of young Paul Atreides into the messianic Muad'Dib. Euan Morton imbues Paul with an effective mix of vulnerability and conviction in his destiny. Simon Vance is a stalwart anchor narrator. Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, and others contribute to an engrossing presentation. This prose is well suited to being read aloud, and this production makes the book easily accessible to newcomers and Dune fanatics. The only thing missing is a complete list of the cast members and the parts they narrate. J.E.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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