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The Great Book of Amber: The Complete Amber Chronicles, 1-10 (The Chronicles of Amber)
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Some books just take you on a journey.
A journey through a world of Magic and Sorcery, a world of Intrigue and Deception, a world of Knights and Monsters, a world of Gods and Demons, a world of Order and Chaos.
This is such a book and so much more. This is a book filled with contrasts and a sense of duality.
There are so many high and low points in the series that it is very difficult to give one review to this epic. As the norm, let's break the story down in the two 'cycles'.
But be warned. I cannot give a review for this epic without SPOILERS. Proceed with caution.
There are but two worlds, two real worlds. Amber and Chaos. But these worlds are antithesis of each other, constantly in a war of sorts. They are such powerful worlds that they casts shadows.These shadows in themselves are entire worlds. The entire spectrum, with Amber and Chaos at each end, is filled with worlds. There are an infinite amount of such worlds.
Book #1-#5 takes us on a roller-coaster ride with Corwin, a prince of Amber. We follow his adventure from craving power, from wanting to be the king, from being selfish, to being selfless, to giving away the throne, to relinquishing power.
Book #6-#10 takes us on another journey. Merlin, Corwin's son is a prince of Chaos as well as a prince of Amber. He has roots in both the worlds but he doesn't belong anywhere. This is his journey from being a loner, not letting anyone near him, and not wanting power to taking control, of accepting that he needs to let people come close, of making friends.
The world is as much about Change and Feelings as it is about Magic and Power.
Zelazny was a real master and he created a really unique world.
Now, let's talk why there is so much backlash towards Merlin. Yes, Corwin cycle, in my opinion, is better than Merlin cycle in more than one ways. But as far as I can see, the only reason anyone wouldn't like Merlin cycle is because there is a profound sense of incompletion. There are so many mysteries that remain unanswered that it is nigh frustrating that there isn't going to be a next book.
Corwin Cycle: 5 stars
Merlin Cycle: 4 stars
I'd recommend you read both and after you finish the last chapter, just let your imagination go wild and try to think what might be the answers to the mysteries.
A journey through a world of Magic and Sorcery, a world of Intrigue and Deception, a world of Knights and Monsters, a world of Gods and Demons, a world of Order and Chaos.
This is such a book and so much more. This is a book filled with contrasts and a sense of duality.
There are so many high and low points in the series that it is very difficult to give one review to this epic. As the norm, let's break the story down in the two 'cycles'.
But be warned. I cannot give a review for this epic without SPOILERS. Proceed with caution.
There are but two worlds, two real worlds. Amber and Chaos. But these worlds are antithesis of each other, constantly in a war of sorts. They are such powerful worlds that they casts shadows.These shadows in themselves are entire worlds. The entire spectrum, with Amber and Chaos at each end, is filled with worlds. There are an infinite amount of such worlds.
Book #1-#5 takes us on a roller-coaster ride with Corwin, a prince of Amber. We follow his adventure from craving power, from wanting to be the king, from being selfish, to being selfless, to giving away the throne, to relinquishing power.
Book #6-#10 takes us on another journey. Merlin, Corwin's son is a prince of Chaos as well as a prince of Amber. He has roots in both the worlds but he doesn't belong anywhere. This is his journey from being a loner, not letting anyone near him, and not wanting power to taking control, of accepting that he needs to let people come close, of making friends.
The world is as much about Change and Feelings as it is about Magic and Power.
Zelazny was a real master and he created a really unique world.
Now, let's talk why there is so much backlash towards Merlin. Yes, Corwin cycle, in my opinion, is better than Merlin cycle in more than one ways. But as far as I can see, the only reason anyone wouldn't like Merlin cycle is because there is a profound sense of incompletion. There are so many mysteries that remain unanswered that it is nigh frustrating that there isn't going to be a next book.
Corwin Cycle: 5 stars
Merlin Cycle: 4 stars
I'd recommend you read both and after you finish the last chapter, just let your imagination go wild and try to think what might be the answers to the mysteries.
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