Dune by Frank Herbert

I finished this book during the weeks of July. The vivid description, imagery, similes and metaphors greatly enlightened and influenced me.

The story of Dune is set on the desert world of Arrakis, where the only source of 'spice' melange is located in the known universe, the most valuable substance in the galaxy, known to enhance people's senses and in so doing, create super computer human, who are called Mentats. The story tells the struggle betwenn the Noble Houses of Altreides, Harkonnen and the Empire, ruled by Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, as they fight against each other for the control of Arrakis. The protangonist, the heir to House Altreides, Paul, who bears a great destiny, is borned during these troubled time.

Throughout the novel, ecology has been an essential addition to the details. With his amazig uses of literary devices, Herbert has managed to describe the complexity of Arrakis's desert wildlife. From giant sandworms to water creatures and even to the desert People of Fremen, whose will forge an alliance with Paul.

The novel also portrays the decline of the Empire, due to its over-confidence and arrogant nature. This is proved during the battles on Arrakis against the Fremen where the Emperor's Saudaukar are little match for the Fremen of Dune.

The birth of a hero Paul is also a major aspect of the novel. Though Paul rises into a super natural status, he begins his path to become a hero just by training himself for the problems in front of him.

In conclusion, with such a beuatiful creation of a unique world, Frank Herbert has managed to capture the reader's mind and attention. Thus I would rate this book 10/10.