The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny
At the suggestion of Rich, Today I'll be reviewing Amber series by Roger Zelazny.
"Nine Princes in Amber" is the first in a series of ten books chronicling the ever-feuding bloodlines of the House of Amber -- the true kingdom of Order in the Universe -- and the struggle with its eternal nemesis: the Courts of Chaos. Corwin, the anti-hero is used as the basis for the first five books, while Merlin, his son narrates the second set.
The first book starts off with Corwin, an amnesiac who is almost killed. The first half of the book details his struggle to regain his memory, while the second half shows how he tries to gain revenge against his manipulative and power hungry royal family. It turns out he is one of many offspring of Oberon and since Oberon has gone missing, his brother Eric has taken the throne. Corwin was exiled as a threat to the throne.
Corwin is long-lived (eternal?), powerful (magical), and wry. He's a typical antihero who has to deal with powerful foes (in this case his extended family). As a prince of Amber, Corwin can travel between Amber, Chaos and all of its shadows by manipulating reality. All other existence (including Earth) are just shadows of Amber, the immortal city from which every other city has taken its shape. He can also use magical playing cards to communicate and travel instantaneously.
The second series follows Corwin's son Merlin as he struggles to find Corwin. Of course, Merlin has to deal with the same political backstabbing his father had to deal with. But Merlin gets to do more, as a prince and master of both Amber and Chaos, his track will take him back and forth into the light and the dark.
You can read more reviews on Roger Zelazny's powerful Amber Series at Amazon. Just click on the book above.
"Nine Princes in Amber" is the first in a series of ten books chronicling the ever-feuding bloodlines of the House of Amber -- the true kingdom of Order in the Universe -- and the struggle with its eternal nemesis: the Courts of Chaos. Corwin, the anti-hero is used as the basis for the first five books, while Merlin, his son narrates the second set.
The first book starts off with Corwin, an amnesiac who is almost killed. The first half of the book details his struggle to regain his memory, while the second half shows how he tries to gain revenge against his manipulative and power hungry royal family. It turns out he is one of many offspring of Oberon and since Oberon has gone missing, his brother Eric has taken the throne. Corwin was exiled as a threat to the throne.
Corwin is long-lived (eternal?), powerful (magical), and wry. He's a typical antihero who has to deal with powerful foes (in this case his extended family). As a prince of Amber, Corwin can travel between Amber, Chaos and all of its shadows by manipulating reality. All other existence (including Earth) are just shadows of Amber, the immortal city from which every other city has taken its shape. He can also use magical playing cards to communicate and travel instantaneously.
The second series follows Corwin's son Merlin as he struggles to find Corwin. Of course, Merlin has to deal with the same political backstabbing his father had to deal with. But Merlin gets to do more, as a prince and master of both Amber and Chaos, his track will take him back and forth into the light and the dark.
Many readers have complained that the series goes on too long and the ending is disappointing. None, however, would deny that it's filled with fascinating ideas, complex characters, and action-adventure. Don't miss a chance to make up your own mind. --Nona Vero
You can read more reviews on Roger Zelazny's powerful Amber Series at Amazon. Just click on the book above.
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