Publication Date: June 1965

Blurb:

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for…

When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.

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What To Expect:

Dune is an adult science fiction epic set on the fictional desert planet of Arrakis. You can expect political scheming, discussions of economics and ecology, and a Chosen One story with a twist.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild

Sexual Content: Closed door – Allusions to sexual activities but nothing explicit on page. The main antagonist is gay and drugs/assaults sex slaves (including minors); this is presented negatively and nothing is ever described in detail.

Violence: Moderate – Warfare, injuries, and death including off-page death of children

Substance Use: Moderate – Mentions of alcoholic drinks and side characters get drunk; all the characters consume a drug-like substance called spice that gives them psychic abilities to varying degrees

Prejudices: Mild – Themes of sexism, racism, and classism

Religious Themes: Religion is a focal point of the story, both fictional religions and far-future versions of existing ones such as Islam and Catholicism. All religion is presented somewhat cynically, as the plot deals with manipulation and exploitation of religious beliefs.

Other Topics: Death of loved ones

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