Dune, written by Frank Herbert, is a sweeping science fiction epic set in a distant future where interstellar travel and political intrigue abound. The story takes place on the desert planet of Arrakis, also known as Dune, which is the only source of a valuable and addictive substance called spice. As various factions vie for control of Dune, the protagonist, Paul Atreides, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and becomes entangled in a prophecy that could change the fate of the universe. Dune is a richly imagined and intricately plotted masterpiece.
