Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny

Nine Princes in Amber

The Chronicles of Amber #1

Roger Zelazny

119 pages • first pub 1970 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin's blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. ...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 51%
dark 32%
tense 21%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 31% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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