Submitted by DestruXion1 t3_1009x9o in books
I'll start by saying Dune is probably the best book I've ever read. It's amazing how much imagination Frank Herbert had, and the world building he was capable of. My only major criticism is the white savior trope that is so pervasive in literature, but I don't think Herbert really made it that way intentionally. After finishing the book, I realized after looking at some articles how many things Star Wars ripped off of Dune. Both stories feature two celestial bodies chasing each other, moisture farming, sand worms, the Voice, native desert peoples, "chosen one" prophetic narratives, and much more that I'm probably overlooking. I'm curious what you guys think, or what other inspirations Lucas took from the books.