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William Nesdale is on page 483 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Lady Jessica & Chani discuss their business while uncovering a disturbing way to use the Spice as a weapon & Paul’s troubling method of attack.

Slowly, Paul is going off the deep end with his words. Seems to me that Paul-Maud’Dib isn’t the pleasant savior of the Fremens as they were hoping for. Maybe it’s just me thinking, but Paul’s starting to act a little crazy.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 472 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul-Maud’Dib gives a rousing speech, then encounters Gurney, who still thinks that Lady Jessica is the traitor.

Slowly but surely, Paul is going through the transition from royalty to Freman leader, even if his sanity (and vision) may be starting to unravel. I’m not sure if I’m right, but i think that Paul-Maud’Dib is some kind of anti-hero.
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William Nesdale is on page 458 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Gurney reconnects with an old friend, yet discovers that he has changed completely over the past few weeks.

Looks like Paul & Gurney are reunited under different circumstances, while we also know that Gurney is still holding a grudge against Lady Jessica, who he thinks is the traitor. Which means things can get a little awkward when the two of them return to the Fremen base.
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William Nesdale is on page 441 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul rides a worm and hides from an Omnithropter.

Paul-Maud’Dib may be a prophet to the Fremens, but he has got a lot of learning to do before he can become the greatest of them all. He has to learn how to control and ride a worm, then has to perform camouflage to hide from any enemies.
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William Nesdale is on page 433 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Lady Jessica meets her child for the first time, while discovering that her child has learnt more about the Reverend Mother’s logic than is possible for her age.

While Paul is busy with the sand worms, Lady Jessica is also busy with the work of the Reverend Mother’s logic duties, which is a nice change of pace for this sci-fi epic.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 422 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul-Maud’Dib goes out to get his first sand worm, a rite of passage for the Fremen.

Looks like we have Paul slowly becoming the man of the people in the sand dunes, plus he has his own girlfriend named Chani. I’m not sure if we get to see some worm-riding action, because this book is mostly strategic game of sci-fi chess and it’s mostly full of words, but let’s see how Paul handles the rise of his life.
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William Nesdale is on page 409 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Hawat & the Baron has a private conversation about their next move that will put Feyd-Rautha as an opposing saviour to Paul Atreides.

Looks like things are about to heat up, as we are building up to a “saviour-off” between the last man in the Atreides bloodline, and the Baron’s nephew, Feyd-Rautha. Who will win the whole populous? Let’s find out.
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William Nesdale is on page 402 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
I have begun “Book Three: The Prophet” where the story begins with Baron Vladimir Harkonnen giving a dire warning & some helpful advice to his nephew, Feyd-Rautha.

Not only is Baron Vladimir grossly overweight, but his temper is also grossly boiling, then again, his nephew has got a lot to learn before he can be next in line for the Harkonnen throne.
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William Nesdale is on page 393 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul & Lady Jessica take a soothing trip, thanks to spice-infused water, to be reborn into the world of the Fremen.

Well, looks like they have died royalty and reborn as the Fremen saviors. I’m not sure if the whole book is some kind of “White Saviour” metaphor, but I’m looking a bit too deep. Anyway, that is “Book Two” completed, and we have one more “Book” to go before it’s over.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 374 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul takes a tour around the Fremen caves with Harah.

We see a more expansive look at the Fremen education, which only consists of chanting different words throughout the class session, yet the world is much more expansive, even though Paul is stuck in the caves the whole book.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 365 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen’s nephew, Feyd-Rautha, fights in an arena, where the Count and his wife are watching.

Well, looks like we have our fight in the book, and it’s a very epic one, regardless of how many action sequences are in the book. Plus, I wouldn’t be surprised if Paul & Feyd-Rautha’s combat experience will be put to good use in their near future.
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William Nesdale is on page 345 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
A funeral is held for Janis, while Paul is slowly falling for a freman woman named Chani, causing Lady Jessica to be anxious.

Paul’s behaviour in this part of the whole Dune has him transition from Atreides duke in training to a man of the Freman army. Also, the Freman’s behaviour towards him is a test for Paul’s new name & moniker.
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William Nesdale is on page 332 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul fights Janis in an arena, learns a new way of defeating opponents, and gains a new title.

It seems that Paul is becoming popular with the Fremens. I do appreciate the different cultural & lifestyles that pits the two types of classes into each other, especially when it comes to Paul & Lady Jessica.
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William Nesdale is on page 318 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul & Jessica enter the Freman territory, called “the Cave of Ridges”, where Lady Jessica re-evaluates herself, while Paul catches glimpses of his potential demise.

Ok, now we’re cooking. Sure, this book is a slow-burn, but it is a rewarding experience for anyone who digs into this book for some juicy world-building.
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William Nesdale is on page 309 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul & Jessica get ambushed by the Fremens, led by Stilgar.

Sounds to me that Paul & Jessica’s lives are about to change, like it hasn’t already. I do appreciate the building on Fremen society and adding more names to its civilisation. I believe this book does it best when it focuses on world-building.
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William Nesdale is on page 297 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Kynes is left for dead in the sandy wilderness of Arrakis while he remembers the words of his father, much to his chagrin.

I know this book is stunning when it comes to world-building, but this chapter is a filler episode that details the final (?) moments of Kynes before the planet gets the best of him. Thinking about it, this book is a bit of a wordy space opera.
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William Nesdale is on page 290 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul & Lady Jessica continue their desert journey, where they encounter a worm and a secret hideout.

I guess we are back in the desert with our two main characters. I do like the whole “journey through an unfamiliar world” kind of storytelling. It takes people out of their comfort zone and into a world of action, mystery, world-building and a whole bunch of cardio.
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William Nesdale is on page 280 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Gurney Hallack goes to meet a smuggler named Tuek.

Well, we have experienced the wide world of Arrakis haven’t we? Anyway, i appreciate Frank Herbert’s way of giving each character in the book a POV scene, yet the whole thing is like a space drama. Whether it’s a good thing or not is up for debate.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 273 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
After their daring escape, Paul & Lady Jessica head across the sandy dunes of Arrakis.

Here we are, on the longest journey in the book. Going from point A to point B has never felt this sandy. Anyway, it appears that our two protagonists are on the run from the Harkonnens and trying to hide from them as much as possible with limited supplies on their backs.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 258 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Baron gets news about the Atreides family’s apparent demise from his guard captain, Iakin Nefud, and gets a visit from his nephew, Rabban.

Looks like ugliness runs in the Harkonnen family blood, as Rabbon is equally as hideous as Baron Vladimir. Looks like we are quietly back at dramatic intrigue again after an action sequence with Paul Atreidis.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 246 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Paul & Lady Jessica follows Duncan Idaho to a secret hideout of the Fremen, ruled by Keyes. When the base is attacked, Paul & Jessica are led to a secret escape ‘thrpter

Looks like there is a bit of action this time around, along with a few character building of the Fremens and their slight connection to the Harkonnens. I think this book is intriguing in its setting & character designs, with descriptions on them.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 234 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Thifir Hawat, believing that Lady Jessica is the traitor, confronts some Fremen for some help, but finds himself caught up in an aircraft battle.

Looks like we’ve got a conspiracy around Lady Jessica, whom Hawat believes is the traitor. I also believe that the Fremen, with their blue-within-blue eyes, have their own type of behavioural mannerisms.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 222 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Entering Book 2 “Maud’Dib”, where Paul & Lady Jessica are now on the runs from the Harkonnens, despite a rather disturbing connection to them. They decide to leave their tent to venture out into the wider world of Arrakis.

Looks like we have left the royal setting and into the wild world of Arrakis where sand worms will eat you if you’re not careful.
Apr 06, 2026 08:23PM Add a comment
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 217 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
The finale of Book One “Dune” shows Paul & Lady Jessica hiding from the Harkonnens while discovering a shocking truth about their bloodline & Paul’s future.

Looks like we have reached the end of Book 1 and we have got a big twist that shatters expectations & turns the whole clan rivalry aspect of the book on its head. Thankfully there is two thirds of the whole book to go, so let’s see how things go for them
Apr 04, 2026 05:36PM Add a comment
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 201 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen has finally caught Duke Leto & given Dr. Yueah a death sentence as the latter outlived his usefulness. Yet Leto has a surprise that nearly catches the Baron off guard.

Looks like we have reached the part of the book where Duek Leto bites the dust, yet the Baron has managed to avoid the deadly fate by a small margin. Looks like the story isn’t over yet.
Apr 03, 2026 05:27PM Add a comment
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 188 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
The traitor has finished his job for the opposing side, yet gets no respect, causing him to make desperate measures by playing both sides.

Look’s like we’ve got a chapter from the traitor’s point of view, even though it’s just 1 third of the way through, so here’s a little spoiler coming your way:


It’s Dr. Yeuch.
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 185 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Jessica & Paul find themselves captured by the Harkonnens and are about to be left for dead, yet fate has other plans for the surviving Atreides family.

Looks we have conflict and action at last after a few chapters of political intrigue and world building. It’s only the first third of the book, yet the way the story is told is lengthy, yet groundbreaking.
Apr 03, 2026 03:31PM Add a comment
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 174 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
Duke Leto gets betrayed & poisoned.

Looks like we have our mole of the book, yet we are still in the first third of the book, so there’s a lot more story to get through. Anyway, we are just at the beginning of the end of Duke Leto’s reign. How will his son, Paul, pick up the Atreides legacy?
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William Nesdale
William Nesdale is on page 169 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
A drunken Idaho raises Lady Jessica’s suspicions about a possible traitor in her midst and presses Hawat on the matter.

Looks like suspicion are raised, drama is raised and a possible mole will reveal himself before the final chapters of book 1, and the start of Book 2 (Maud’Dib). These final moments will be very interesting.
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William Nesdale is on page 157 of 577 of Dune (Dune, #1)
A dinner at the Atteidus’s house stirs up suspicion, doubts, and information after a disastrous day collecting spice.

This chapter may be a lengthy read, but it’s still a scripts charged storyline that needs to be engaging to the audience, and is simply a wordy experience. Perhaps, yet we are two thirds of the way through the book, so there are many twists and turns in the Atreidis line that will come upon them.
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