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Add to SafariWhen comparing Dune vs The Wheel of Time, the Slant community recommends Dune for most people. In the question“What are the best books you've ever read?” Dune is ranked 4th while The Wheel of Time is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Dune is:
It's one of the very rare science fiction books (especially ones set in a far away future) that doesn't include robots or computers.
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Pros
Pro Omits some common genre staples to create a unique world
It's one of the very rare science fiction books (especially ones set in a far away future) that doesn't include robots or computers.
Pro Huge scope
The book covers topics such as ecology, politics, religion, humanism and war and touches on subjects like artificial intelligence, gender dynamics, nuclear weapons, architecture, engineering, heroism and many many more. All of these aspects are intertwined and executed on a grand scale.
Pro Cult book
This is an old series, several video games have been inspired by this book. Dune, Dune 2, dune 2000 and more.
Pro Complex and unique ecology
Dune is one of the first sci-fi books to have as detailed fictional ecology that plays a big part in the overall story.
Pro A diverse cast of main and side characters bring the world to life
Starting with the main character, Rand, and his two friends, Matt and Perrin, the cast of this series continues to grow throughout the books as the events of the story have far-reaching effects. All of these characters are written very well, with deep personalities and realistic flaws, and feel like real people.
Pro Incredibly detailed world building
Across 14 books author Robert Jordon builds an amazing world full of interesting places, people, and events.
Cons
Con Later books weren't finished by the original author
The original author, Frank Herbert, died after finishing the first few books. His son Brian Herbert and co author Kevin J. Anderson have since finished the series based on his scribblings, notes, and voice memos. A gargantuan task. The result can be a bit "weird" at times, but they have done an amazing job finishing the books.
Con Wheel of Time is a very long series
With 14 books, many long in their own right, this is a very long series and the middle books in the series can get a bit dry as the politics of this world take a front seat in the build up to the finale.
