Kevin's Watch

I've been finding Dune interesting, but not engaging. I think that's the problem.

CovenantJr wrote:I've been finding Dune interesting, but not engaging. I think that's the problem.

Understood.

I dunno. In terms of universes, I think that Dune comes close to, (although I agree that it does not equal), Banks' Culture universe. At least in intent.

Herbert attempted the same sort of thing, the same scale, although in a smaller time-frame. And I think that it is the things not said by Herbert that are perhaps the most interesting facets, rather than the things that he is explicit about.

Whereas, on the other hand, Banks is very explicit about his Culture.

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As you all might have noticed, the KW sister site, Ahira's Hangar, has been moved from the dreaded ezboard to an all new home courtesy of our resident tech-lord Vain, with much hard work by him and danlo.

As a result, all previous links to the still on-going Dune dissection are invalid.

To find out more about the dissection, and to take part, you'll now find it here, at Planetfall: Arrakis.

C'mon. Give us your 5c worth.

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Crap, I never got around to that chapter dissection I was supposed to do...and this was before Christmas. Apologies. I haven't been to the Hangar for a long time.

Has someone else done that chapter? Or are you guys still waiting on me? I'll try to whip something up in any case, before I become completely senile.

We're still waiting on you.

No worries, I was away for a month, Duchess has been ill, spacemonkey disappeared...

As I said from the start, we're not fixed to a rigid schedule. If you're still up for it, we'd love your dissection. Don't forget to post it at the new Hangar though.

ahirashangar.ihugny.com/phpBB2/index.php

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I finished my second read of Dune some weeks ago. Now when I look back at Lynch's movie I have some reservations. The Baron is almost a different character. Now I like Lynch's Baron, but the Baron in the book is far better.

Couldn't agree more. Herbert's Baron is a far deeper andmore complex character. Lynch only really manages to show his decadence and perversity.

Join us at the Hangar and we'll discuss it.

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Just letting you all know that Chapter 16 of the Dune Group Read by MatrixMan is up in PlanetFall: Arrakis on the Watch's newly redone sister site, Ahira's Hangar.

Join us there to discuss this masterpice of the sci-fi genre.

(And if you don't think it is, well, join us there to tell us why. )

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Just letting you all know that Chapter 17 of the Dune Group Read has been posted by Duchess in PlanetFall: Arrakis at Ahira's Hangar.

C'mon you lazy buggers. Join in, you know you want to.

You can find the complete index of Dissection chapters Here.

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WOW!! You guys have a whole sub-forum on Dune!! Why didn't anyone tell me!!?

Uh, that's what this thread is for. You gonna join us there then?

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Avatar wrote:Uh, that's what this thread is for.
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Don't get cute with me Avatar!!! Well, why didn't anyone tell me about this thread!!? You expect me to find thing's by myself now!

You gonna join us there then?

I'm having a read through. I dunno, you guys are usually way too smart for me when it coes to dissecting this stuff. If I have something to add I'll do it. I can't even remember what my handle was at the Hangar to be honest.

Just re-join.

And you don't have to dissect per se...we sure don't. We just talk about what happens in the books, the universe, the series, whatever.

C'mon, we'd love some new opinions.

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Okay pal, I'm now a member. I really wish i could remember what I registered under before.

I'll try and be forthcoming with some new opinions.

Awesome. Maybe you'd even like to do a chapter yourself, but we can discuss it there.

I'd look up your old log-in, but the member list is screwed and I need at least a partial match to find it any other way. *sigh* Sorry.

But it'll be great to have you taking part man.

See you at the Hangar.

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Just letting all you avid participators know that the Dune Chapter 18 dissection is up at the Hangar. See you there.

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And anyone who is keen to get involved in a universe of intrigue and fascinating science-fiction, come and join the Rise and Fall of Empires - a forum game. Click on the link in my signature.

You...You...Hijacker!

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