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

Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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

Audie Award winner, 2008

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.

©1965 Frank Herbert (P)2007 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC

Critic reviews

Audie Award Winner, Science Fiction, 2008
Nebula Award winner, Best Novel, 1965
Hugo Award winner, Best Novel, 1966

"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)

The Best SF Novel EVER.

Science, politics, human psychology, religion, violence and love; this book gathers all elements of human culture and society, and weaves them into a riveting story of the evolution of a boy into a man into something far more.
Though this is science fiction, I learned much about a larger world from the pages of this book.
Do not be distracted by the attempts to translate this story into movies, there is no substitute for the written words of Frank Herbert.

Excellent reading of a timeless classic

To be sure it's an excellent production, but like so many other multi-cast productions I can't figure out why there isn't a fixed narrator and cast member always reading the dialogue. there has been only one good example in my experience that really got it right namely the original "his dark materials" series.
The story is of course great. part science fiction part fantasy it is very unique. wonderfully written. I first read the book about 43 years ago and decided to listen to remind myself of the finer points in light of the new movie. the blending of religion and politics in this book is so relevant especially considering the events unfolding in Afghanistan.

One of the best stories I've ever heard

If you want to listen to something that grips your attention and never let's go then this is it. With great voice performance and a hell of a journey with Paul, this is full of twists and turns and a dash of romance in between, it's a true sci-fi pleasure.

Wow - endure 3 chapters & you’ll be rewarded!

An enthralling work of fiction and study of the super “human” condition, masquerading as a science fiction novel. I truly enjoyed every minute of this book, even the first 3 chapters where you’re simply trying to gain your bearings. The plot is quick moving, engaging, and delivers the best aspects of both a coming of age story and birth of a leader tribute. When trying to physically read the book, I felt like the author was almost challenging me to not continue, as you have to push through the language, references & terminology on blind faith that you’ll eventually figure it out. But the performance of the narrators made a huge difference and brought these characters to life. A excellent experience all the way around!

Fantastic!

Great audiobook. The “acted” scenes are a bit odd, but added flavor and I enjoyed them. They are not nearly as jarring as some reviews depict.

Amazing book

one of if not the best book I've ever read can't wait to continue the story in the second book

Best Sci-fi Book Ever Written

This book was amazing through and through. Spins sci-fi on its head by focusing on humans and interpersonal struggle rather than technology. Masterfully written and the narration was amazing with different voice actors for different characters.

amazing read. very well performed

this is now my new favorite audible book. if you plan to listen to dune on audio this is a must

Excellent

I absolutely loved the way that the author envisioned the rise and fall of artificial intelligence and what that would mean for the human race in such a fantastic way. Love the story overall!

great book!

the book itself is awesome! I do wish that there was a single narrator/voice actor. the chapters read by a single person are better.