Chronicles Of Amber

Description

The Amber Chronicles is a complex blend of genres and plot. It starts like a murder mystery, drawing the reader in, then it moves on to a mixture of sci-fi and fantasy. However, while Zelanzy's tension-building goes a long way, it's the character that keeps the reader invested throughout this ten book series. The book is from the perspective of Corwin, a hospitalized amnesiac trying to remember his true identity. We follow along as he tries to unravel his thoughts with the hard resourcefulness. But then Corwin learns that he's not in his home world but has been banished to shadowland that is earth. More than that, he has a claim to the throne, and his siblings are all too happy to kill him to take it. In an inspiring change, Zelazny details Corwin's growth as he comes to remember little details about himself and his personality changes as a result. It's a subtle beginning, opening to flood as he both realizes himself and is altered by the events of the series. Throughout it all, he remains intensely lovable, human, and eloquent.

About the Author

Zelazny, Roger

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Books in Amber Chronicles Series

(12 books)

Sign Of The Unicorn

The Hand Of Oberon

The Courts Of Chaos

Blood Of Amber

Sign Of Chaos

Knight Of Shadows

Prince Of Chaos

Sign Of The Unicorn

The Courts Of Chaos

Manna From Heaven

The Courts Of Chaos

Knight Of Shadows

Other Books by Zelazny, Roger

The Guns Of Avalon

Sign Of The Unicorn

The Hand Of Oberon

The Courts Of Chaos

Trumps Of Doom

Blood Of Amber

Sign Of Chaos

Knight Of Shadows

Prince Of Chaos

Sign Of The Unicorn

The Courts Of Chaos

Manna From Heaven

Roger Zelazny's The Dawn Of Amber

Roger Zelazny's To Rule In Amber

Roger Zelazny's Shadows Of Amber

The Chronicles Of Amber

The Courts Of Chaos

Knight Of Shadows

Lord Of Light

Nine Princes In Amber: Book One

The Hand Of Oberon

The Courts Of Chaos

Blood Of Amber

Sign Of Chaos

Knight Of Shadows

Prince Of Chaos

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