If you’ve never read Frank Herbert’s novel Dune, one thing you may not know is that the book’s greatness largely stems from the fact that Herbert favors vibes over plot. The story of Dune is compelling, but the telling of the story of Dune is even more compelling. Future-tense epigraphs from Princess Irulan intentionally inform us of major plot twists, while Paul’s prescience allows for fascinating time jumps in the second half of the book. So, will all this nuance translate into Dune: Part Two? Maybe, maybe not.
