3.92 AVERAGE

pam_d's review against another edition

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2.0

This book was less of a novel and more providing information. We filled in more of the back story. The affiliations of the different participants becomes more clear. At the end information is provided to give a jumping off point for the continuation of the story. So points for giving the overall story direction but this doesn't really have its own story to contribute.

momotan's review against another edition

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4.0

Terzo volume delle Cronache di Ambra, e il più chiaro fin qua.
Dopo la psichedelia dei primi due libri, tra rivelazioni di multiversi, Ambra e le ombre, Avalon, Oberon e faide famigliari tra principi potentissimi, in questo terzo libro il ritmo rallenta e si fa un poco il punto della situazione.

Corwin è il difensore del trono, dopo la morte di Eric sul campo di battaglia, ma si trova a dover fronteggiare diversi pericoli.
La strada nera che riversa le Corti del Caos su Ambra e su tutte le ombre lungo il cammino, certo, ma ci sono anche altre minacce: cosa è successo a re Oberon? cosa è successo realmente a Corwin nel mondo d'Ombra, con il provvidenziale incidente che lo aveva fatto finire in coma? come entra Dana in questi schemi? e le creature che avevano aggredito lui e Random nel mondo d'Ombra?
E poi, chi è che ha ucciso Caine cercando di incastrare proprio Corwin? Dove si trova Bran, sparito da troppo tempo?

Tante, tantissime domande. E alcune di queste trovano risposta, concedendoci probabilmente il resoconto di quanto accaduto nel mondo d'Ombra a Corwin, smascherando le diverse fazioni di principi contrapposte, e delineando un po' meglio la situazione (molto precaria e brutta) in cui Ambra e Corwin si trovano al momento.

Un Corwin che per sua stessa ammissione si scopre essere più accettabile come protagonista, più umano dei suoi fratelli, probabilmente a causa del lunghissimo soggiorno nel mondo d'Ombra.



Comunque questo terzo libro ha rafforzato un'idea che mi stavo facendo su questa serie: i singoli libri, piuttosto che come tali, andrebbero visti come capitoli di un unico, grande libro.
Primo capitolo, Corwin torna ad Ambra.
Secondo capitolo, Corwin conquista Ambra
Terzo capitolo, punto della situazione, smascheramento dei traditori, rivelazione finale.
e così via.
Del resto la dimensione estremamente ridotta dei libri aiuta in questo senso...


alphaklerik's review against another edition

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4.0

This is series is getting so good!

I'm thoroughly enjoying the simplicity of each book. With this simplicity there seems to be great depth that I can't wait to uncover. Each story is relatively short so far too though I feel to be getting a good deal of information. Truly appreciating both the story and style these are written with.

illmunkeys's review against another edition

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4.0

This one begins slow, with a recollection narrated by Random to Corwin. The mystery of Amber begins to unravel as Corwin investigates the murder of his brother and the long disappearance of another. Amber is quickly becoming one of my favorite fantasy series.

adekcz's review against another edition

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3.0

By now, I just want to finish the first arc consisting of first 5 books. I still don't particularly like characters, but there is so many questions I hope will be answered in the remaining two books. I am intrigued by he universe and it's mysteries, and books keep being fast paced and easy to read.

blimeburner's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

phoebe_phorreal's review against another edition

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5.0

 Probably the best of the Amber books, this is arguably half of a prequel to the series, half a continuation, and I really liked that format. You get to find out what the rest of the family was doing prior to events and it's a whole lot of piecing things together bit by bit, mostly what I thought the first book would be and wasn't. If the first two books are Odysseus at Calypso's place and Phaeacia, this is the most beloved parts of the Odyssey. We'll see if the fourth Amber book keeps the magic, but regardless, this is a fine read. 

rook_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

freemindwriting_jelena's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

3.5

This one had interesting whodunnit vibe and I like that we finally met brothers and sister a little bit better. Endings are always inviting to start the sequel right away! 

tranylle's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm really struggling to keep interested in this series. I think my main issue is the writing style. It's so abrupt and the chapters are insanely long. I like knowing that I can read one more chapter and it'll take a few minutes. It got pretty interesting around 80% done, and the very end left me wanting to know what the heck is going on.
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