Books Like Dune- Enjoy 17 Similar Books

Are you a book enthusiast? who also happens to love and explore the world of sci-fi or wants to give it a try? We encourage you to try the world of fantasy and technology to meet and create a new future. If you happen to love alternate-universe science fiction, you must have read books like Dune. To keep you satisfied we have found books similar to Dune. Enjoy these 17 recommendations.

Synopsis Of Dune   

If you enjoyed the movie Dune starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya and are waiting for part 2, you must know that it is based on the all-time science fiction classic Dune by Frank Herbert. This book is about survival, revenge, and the fight for rights. Themes like sustainability, political power, religion, and the dangers of having too much power are touched. Having received the Hugo award(1966) and the Nebula award(1965) makes it a timeless piece of science fiction literature.

Here Are 17 Books Like Dune

We have made a list of books like Dune to enjoy until Dune Part Two releases, prepare your TBR (to be read) from the list of books mentioned below:-

• Ancillary Justice- Ann Leckie

Breq was once a part of a vast empire as a soldier, after an act of treachery she is left with one human body on an icy planet and her bubbling thirst for revenge, will she be able to complete her revenge?

• Lord Of Light- Roger Zelazny 

In this classic tale of resistance and power, step into the world of technology where Siddhartha now known as Mahasamatman fights for control of the colony by taking on the gods of the Hindu pantheon. The theme is immortality, rulers who are like gods, and a war for power set on an imaginary planet that is far off.

• Hyperion- Dan Simmons

This is another masterpiece in science fiction, this is  books like Dune, here a creature called Shrike waits upon the world of Hyperion, which is far away from the reach of galactic laws. Hyperion is worshipped by some, feared by some, and targeted to be destroyed by some.

On a final voyage, seven pilgrims start their journey on the brink of Armageddon to uncover the mysterious riddles of their lives. In their heart, they carry desperate hope and a worse secret, and among them, one holds the fate of humanity in their hands.

This epic saga is written by an award-winning author of The Hollow Man it is a remarkable narrative that delves new kind of space opera. It’s a must-have science fiction collection. Hyperion takes you on a ride filled with excitement and fascination.

• The Fifth Season ( The Broken Earth Series)- N.K. Jemisin

A school teacher Essun, wasn’t ready when her daughter was kidnapped, her entire empire fell, and experienced a world-changing rift. In a world where struggle is familiar, a land called stillness is shattered apart in three horrific events all happening in a single day.

To save her daughter she is willing to tear the world apart, Hugo award winner this book keeps you on edge with Essun’s journey navigating all the terrible events occurring.

• Childhood’s End- C.Clarke

This spine-chiller literary classic is a must-read for fans of the science fiction genre.            When one day an alien species called the Overlords shows up on Earth to unite the planet and eradicate war and poverty. However, their intentions start overlapping with questionable actions that leave everyone confused and on edge if it’s the beginning of something new or the end of their existence.

• The Stars Are Legion-Kameron Hurley

If we talk about books like Dune, we have to talk about the epic journey of Zan in the Stars Are Legion. The theme explored in this novel is an all-female society, survival, endurance, remembrance, and power. The story is set on a giant living spaceship called the Legion, slowly dying. Zan and Jayd are the main characters of the novel who struggle for power and their survival.

In a genocidal campaign, she faces the option to choose sides to achieve the control of the Mokshi- a ship that can help escape Legion. Their journey in this gritty dark imaginative story takes readers on a rollercoaster of lengths people are willing to go for survival and power.

• Jaran-Kate Elliot

 If you are a fan of romance and want to try something new like science fiction, there’s something for you as well, this novel is a science fiction romance fantasy set in an alien-controlled galaxy. Set in the world of an alien species called chapalli, where humans are part of the galactic empire. This story delves into the dilemma of the main character where her loyalty to her brother and his rival her love interest is tested and self-discovery of her purpose in life.

• Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse Series)-James. S.A. Corey

In a future where humanity has come to colonize the solar system, though the stars are out of reach, Jim Holden, who is the XO of an ice hauler, and Detective Miller search for answers after a dangerous secret is uncovered on a derelict ship. Indeed, governments of Earth, revolutionaries, and corporations alike are inches from war, only because of Holden’s and Miller’s interest to try and stop a conflict that could forever change the course of the universe.

• The Long Tomorrow-Leigh Brackett

This novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world where two generations have suffered disturbing events in cities and scientific research is prohibited. Rumors have it there’s a scientific paradise “Bartorstown” that exists. So Len Colter a curious guy finds a strange radio and starts his journey to discover the truth of the Bartorstown unveiling mysteries about it and reconstructing a destroyed America.

• Ready Player One-Ernest Cline

Set in a desolate future world, this novel talks about confronting the harsh reality of the world through a virtual game competition. Where there’s cut-throat competition is among the players of the game.

With the greed to win immense power and wealth a video game creator leaves riddles along the game and, Wade a teenage boy makes his mission to solve these riddles where along the way he has to confront the harsh reality of real life which he tries to run away from.

• Red Mars-Kim Stanley Robinson

We all have wondered do life exists on the planet Mars. Author-winning Kim Stanley Robinson pens down an imaginative thorough scientific saga of chronicle colonisation of Mars. themes focusing on love, rivalry, and friendship, creating a world entirely. It shows the evolution of a new future with its ups and downs. Delve into this breathtaking trilogy by Robinson.

• Brave New World-Aldous Huxley

This novel is set in a world where citizens are modified genetically, and where society is based on their intelligence level. The plot revolves around themes of major advancement in different technologies, like reproduction, psychological manipulation, sleep-learning, and classical conditioning, which turns into a nightmare to live in such a society, and the protagonists rebel against such norms.

• The Shadow of the Torturer, Volume One of the Book of the New Sun-Gene Wolfe 

This an excellent novel tale of young Severian, a pupil in the Guild of Torturers in the world known as the Urth, he was exiled for sinning his profession – showing benevolence toward his victim – and follows his subsequent journey out of his home city of Nessus.

• Foundation- Isaac-Asimov

This novel is set in an almost dying Galactic Empire, where only Hari Seldon has the ability to see the dark age in advance. His mission is to preserve knowledge and humanity, hari brings together advanced minds on a desolate planet to create the Foundation. However, they soon fall victim to the corrupt warlords, only to choose between destruction and submission. 

• Involution Ocean-Bruce Sterling 

Deep dive into the creepy depths of Nullaqua, a planet that is dead and has a hauntingly beautiful and treacherous terrain. It’s a journey of  70 miles down into a 500-mile-wide crater which is covered by a wall of boulders that haven’t been touched for four billion years. however, be alarmed, Nullaqua may haunt you as you follow the journey of the ill-fated love story between a man and Dalusa-a strange winged woman.

• Fahrenheit 451-Ray Bradbury

It must be a nightmare where the printed book is illegal!! This novel is about Guy Montag who is a fireman his job is to burn printed books and any houses that hide them, however, when he meets a strange young woman, he starts questioning everything he has known.

Ray Bradbury’s classic touches on a world where television rules and books are a threat. This novel includes his essays and critical essays by renowned writers, and it also includes Bradury’s rare manuscript pages and sketches from his archive.

• The Jesus Incident- Frank Herbert

Talking about books like Dune- we have to talk about other works written by the author of Dune, on planet Pandora A group of colonists wants to establish a bridgehead. however despite the barbarity of the lifeforms that are native, not only they are deadly but inhospitable. They have to deal with more than just some murderous aliens: by giving artificial consciousness to their ship-it will be treated like a god.

FAQ’s

Q1. who is the author of Dune?

Ans. Frank Herbert is the author of Dune he has won both the Hugo and Nebula awards for his work in science fiction and fantasy, giving us a timeless piece of work in history for the science fiction genre. 

Q2. Is the Dune movie based on the book?

Ans. Yes, Dune(2021) movie on Netflix is based on the notable work of Frank Herbert’s work which is a science fictional classic literature.

Q3. Is Dune a trilogy or 6 books?

Ans. it is a series which has six books written by Frank Herbert, after he died there are 17 more books written in this alternative universe by his son collaborated with another author.

Q4. Suggest some books like Dune.

Ans. Here is a list of a few books that are similar to dune;-

1. Brave new world
2. Red mars
3. Hyperion
4. Fahrenheit-451
5. Ready player one

And many more, the genre of science-fic is filled with many notable masterpieces which is fun to be explored.

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