Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny

Nine Princes in Amber

The Chronicles of Amber #1

Roger Zelazny

175 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

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 91%
mysterious 51%
dark 27%
tense 21%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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