“Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.”

Dune takes place on the planet of Arrakis. A dessert planet where they mine a most valuable product, spice. The duke Leto Artreides is summoned by the emperor to be responsible for the government of this planet but he is betrayed. His son Paul and Paul’s mother succeed to escape. But they are now on a journey to a greater destiny.

For a year I was afraid to read this book. First of all it was a brick, second I wasn’t that experienced reading sci fi and third it was a classic from the seventies which probably meant that it contained old writing styles. And I can say, nope this was proven to be not the case, except the brick part. That one is true. You could kill a man with that book.
But besides that this chosen one story with a dark twist, was entertaining and interesting. It dealt with anthropological themes, what it means to survive with foreign traditions, it deals with racism and misconceptions and the worth of honor. And this all in such an immersive world full with intriges, politics and even some resemblance with oil mining.
The only downside to this book might’ve been the somewhat slow parts. Luckily the full cast audiobook with amazing sound effects knew to pull me through. Did I like everything? No, I had some difficulties with the messiah part and what kind of sacrifices there where made and I struggled with the switch in characteristics. But beside this, it’s clear why this book is considered a groundbreaking and classic sci fi.