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hannahws's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mightysparks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
greaydean's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good fantasy. Perhaps it is the reader, but it seems to ring of some other things I've read from the 1960s. That is not bad, but there is no hint of tech, but a modern feel about the writing. Just different than other more modern fantasy and SciFi that I read.
The story in engaging and interesting. A wealth of characters, but unclear how they will develop over 5 books. I found myself longing for a character I could whole-heartedly cheer on. It's not that Corwin is not likable, but I found him to be cold-blooded.
Regardless, I am going to continue to read, as I do like how Zelazny is easy with complex time and space shifts that have challenged other authors.
The story in engaging and interesting. A wealth of characters, but unclear how they will develop over 5 books. I found myself longing for a character I could whole-heartedly cheer on. It's not that Corwin is not likable, but I found him to be cold-blooded.
Regardless, I am going to continue to read, as I do like how Zelazny is easy with complex time and space shifts that have challenged other authors.
lisade's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. The 60s/70s jargon was a bit jarring. Felt like Heinlein-lite (all of the chauvinism, none of the sex). Don't feel like reading the next book, and I'm a compulsive series finisher.
billymac1962's review against another edition
3.0
This is book one of the hugely popular Amber series. I thought I was going to love it, but it was merely OK.
The great thing about this novel is that it's so short that even if it's mediocre, it hasn't taken much of your time. And it was pretty interesting. Just not interesting enough to push me on to the next in the series.
But try it for yourself...tons of people out there love the first five books of the series.
The great thing about this novel is that it's so short that even if it's mediocre, it hasn't taken much of your time. And it was pretty interesting. Just not interesting enough to push me on to the next in the series.
But try it for yourself...tons of people out there love the first five books of the series.
mgouker's review against another edition
3.0
Finishes a lot better than it starts. I like Zelazny’s world and imagination but Corwyn is not very likable, an antihero to be sure, and Zelazny’s clumsy prose makes me wonder whether the author’s choice is intentional.
sandygx260's review against another edition
5.0
The Amber series rocked my teenage world. I feel sure it's influenced my writing. All great authors stain the soul.
tashshaw's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
georgewrfisher's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0