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Nine Princes in Amber

Nine Princes in Amber

AdventureClassics
Pages
175
Published
1970
Language
English

Synopsis

Waking up in a hospital with no memory is a rough start, but for one man, it's the beginning of discovering a hidden, royal heritage. He's a prince of Amber, a city that exists at the center of all realities, and his family is locked in a bitter struggle for power. He must reclaim his memories and his rightful place amidst the chaos.

Prose complexity
7/10

Collected in

Book cover of The Great Book of Amber
The Great Book of Amber

Vibe

AdventurousMysterious
Portal FantasyMorally GreyUnreliable NarratorCourt Intrigue

Genres

Adventure Classics Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Science Fiction Young Adult

About the author

R
Roger Zelazny

Roger Joseph Zelazny (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels, best known for The Chronicles of Amber series. He won the Nebula Award three times (out of 14 nominations) and the Hugo Award six times (also out of 14 nominations), including two Hugos for novels: the serialized novel ...And Call Me Conrad (1965), subsequently published under the title This Immortal (1966), and the novel Lord of Light (1967).

Characters

Prince EricAntagonist

Corwin's ruthless, calculating older brother and the primary contender for the throne of Amber.

Brand of AmberSupporting
Eric of AmberSupporting
Benedict of AmberSupporting
Caine of AmberSupporting
All characters in Nine Princes in Amber

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the books in this series in a specific order?

    The series is divided into two distinct five-book story arcs, with this title serving as the opening entry of the first arc, known as the Corwin cycle. Reading the books in their original publication sequence is recommended to follow the protagonist's narrative arc and the unfolding history of the royal family.

  • Is there a film or television adaptation of this book?

    While the series has inspired a computer game and various discussions regarding screen adaptations over the years, there is no widely released film or television series that covers the events of this book.

  • What is the significance of the first edition of this book?

    The original 1970 hardcover edition is considered unusually rare because a significant portion of the print run was accidentally destroyed by the publisher during a warehouse clearance of a different title by the same author.