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Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)

Roger Zelazny
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Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1986

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Roger Zelazny

Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

175

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shadow Worlds • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

1986

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Roger Zelazny's Nine Princes in Amber, a man named Corwin awakens with amnesia and discovers he is a prince of a fantastical realm called Amber. He embarks on a journey to reclaim his memory and rightful throne amidst family intrigue and conflict in a multiverse.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

62,221 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Roger Zelazny's Nine Princes in Amber praise its imaginative and original story, complex characters, and engaging plot. However, some criticize the initial confusion in the narrative and occasional uneven pacing. Overall, it remains a celebrated entry in the fantasy genre with a richly constructed world and compelling intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)?

Fans of complex, multi-dimensional fantasy worlds and intricate political intrigue will relish Roger Zelazny's Nine Princes in Amber. Ideal for readers who enjoy George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, this novel offers rich character development and a highly immersive narrative.

4.2

62,221 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

175

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shadow Worlds • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

1986

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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