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[–] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pretty basic but I just started reading Dune. It's been a daunting series for me with how long it is but better late than never.

[–] DrBob@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Enjoy the ride! I still reread the first 5 every few years. They just get richer with time, especially the last couple. They seemed bizarre the first time I binged them but they make sooooo much more sense on rereads.

[–] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They are SO bizarre so far. I noticed the appendix seems to give a bunch of extra information on the various factions/organizations in the universe. My question, do you think it's worth doing more research on the universe beforehand or go blind for my first read?

[–] DrBob@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just go blind and enjoy the characters. The politics can wait for later reads. I treat the Witcher novels the same way.

[–] AverageGoob@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Fair enough. I have been so far so I will continue to do just that. Thanks!