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The Chronicles of Amber #1-2
The Chronicles of Amber: Volume I
No ISBN for this first edition.
Here, together for the first time, are the complete CHRONICLES OF AMBER: Nine Princes In Amber... The Guns of Avalon... Sign of the Unicorn... The Hand of Oberon... AND the long anticipated final book, The Courts of Chaos - in a handsome two volume set.
Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself - Shadow worlds that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. Unfortunately, the royal family is torn by jealousies and suspicions. And the disappearance of the clan patriarch, Oberon, has intensified the conflicts by leaving Amber's throne apparently up for grabs.
The CHRONICLES begin in a hospital on the Shadow Earth, where a man is recovering from a freak auto accident. Since he is also suffering from amnesia, and has been for some time, he has no idea that he's Prince Corwin of Amber - until his memory receives a succession of jolts:
He meets a sister who speaks in riddles of plots and counterplots... and a brother who abruptly involves him in a life-and-death battle against pursuers from a fearful Shadow world.
He discovers a deck of tarot-like cards, with himself, his sister, and strangers whom he guesses to be other relatives, pictured on their faces. Only lingering amnesia keeps him from grasping the full significance of the find: the cards are the Greater Trumps of Amber, used by his family to communicate across vast distances, and transport one another through Shadows in an instant.
Then comes the most shattering jolt of all... Corwin's confrontation with an intricate design created by a master manipulator of reality - the Pattern. By walking the Pattern, those of the blood royal gain the ability to control Shadows. But the slightest hesitation or misstep during the trial means death.
As Corwin sets foot upon that coldly glowing inscription, memories come flooding back to him... more and more with each step. And finally, knowing his true identity, he acknowledges his true ambition - and resolves that the crown of Amber will be his.
But unknown to Corwin, there are dark forces massing against Amber... and before too long he will discover just how great a burden a king's crown can be...
Here, together for the first time, are the complete CHRONICLES OF AMBER: Nine Princes In Amber... The Guns of Avalon... Sign of the Unicorn... The Hand of Oberon... AND the long anticipated final book, The Courts of Chaos - in a handsome two volume set.
Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself - Shadow worlds that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. Unfortunately, the royal family is torn by jealousies and suspicions. And the disappearance of the clan patriarch, Oberon, has intensified the conflicts by leaving Amber's throne apparently up for grabs.
The CHRONICLES begin in a hospital on the Shadow Earth, where a man is recovering from a freak auto accident. Since he is also suffering from amnesia, and has been for some time, he has no idea that he's Prince Corwin of Amber - until his memory receives a succession of jolts:
He meets a sister who speaks in riddles of plots and counterplots... and a brother who abruptly involves him in a life-and-death battle against pursuers from a fearful Shadow world.
He discovers a deck of tarot-like cards, with himself, his sister, and strangers whom he guesses to be other relatives, pictured on their faces. Only lingering amnesia keeps him from grasping the full significance of the find: the cards are the Greater Trumps of Amber, used by his family to communicate across vast distances, and transport one another through Shadows in an instant.
Then comes the most shattering jolt of all... Corwin's confrontation with an intricate design created by a master manipulator of reality - the Pattern. By walking the Pattern, those of the blood royal gain the ability to control Shadows. But the slightest hesitation or misstep during the trial means death.
As Corwin sets foot upon that coldly glowing inscription, memories come flooding back to him... more and more with each step. And finally, knowing his true identity, he acknowledges his true ambition - and resolves that the crown of Amber will be his.
But unknown to Corwin, there are dark forces massing against Amber... and before too long he will discover just how great a burden a king's crown can be...
338 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1970
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Roger Zelazny
745 books3,884 followersRoger Joseph Zelazny was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels, best known for The Chronicles of Amber. 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).
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December 2, 2016
Beskrajno uzivanje!
November 26, 2024
Pirms ~ 25 gadiem, augstskolas laikā šo rāvu cauri pa naktīm. Zelaznija "Amberas hronikas" bija tā narkotika, kas neatgriezeniski uzveda mani uz SFF ceļa. Nu esmu parūpējies, lai Amberas prinču piedzīvojumi ir lasāmi arī latviešu valodā. Sentiments, prieks un visas zvaigznes.
December 3, 2024
Visi ceļi ved uz Amberu. Grāmatas izdevums latviešu valodā uz Amberu mani aizveda jau trešo reizi. Pirmā reize bija deviņdesmito gadu beigās, pirms gadiem desmit izlasīju oriģinālā, nu pienāca laiks izlasīt arī latviski.
Šajā grāmatā ir atrodamas Amberas hroniku pirmie divi stāsti “Deviņi Amberas prinči” un “Avalonas ugunsieroči”. Jāatzīst, ka desmit gadi ir pietiekoši ilgs laiks, lai piemirstu sižeta smalkumus un tādēļ grāmatu pārlasīju ar interesi.
Klasika jau tādēļ ir klasika, ka ir lasāma visos laikos un nezaudē savu aktualitāti. Šīs klasikas pamatā ir ģimene. Ģimene, kura pārvalda ne vairāk ne mazāk visas pasaules. Pasauļu ir daudz, bet īstā ir tikai viena – Ambera. Karalis Oberons ir pazudis un prinču starpā ir sākusies plūkšanās par troni. Viens no prinčiem Korvins, tāpat kā lasītājs, šajā cīņā tiek iemests, neko par to nezinot. Taču karaliskās asinis nav nekāds nieks un gan lasītājs (un ne tikai), gan Korvins ātri vien saprot lietu patieso dabu. Amnēzija jau vispār ir labs veids, kā nodrošināt grāmatā nebeidzamu negaidītu notikumu pavērsienu ķēdi. Prinči pilnībā atbilst uzskatiem par karaliskām ģimenēm, gatavi viens otru nozūmēt, lai tikai dabūt nedaudz varas.
Nevarētu teikt, ka starp prinčiem būtu liela atšķirība, autors vismaz pirmajās grāmatās nav pārāk iesprindzis ar tēlu attīstīšanu. Lielākoties mēs uzzinām viņu vārdus, komandējamo karaspēku, frakciju, kurai viņš pieslienas, zobencīņas panākumus, pagātnes pārdarījumus. Var jau teikt, ka sešdesmitajos tā rakstīja un tur jau neko nevar darīt, vispār jau ar katru nākamo grāmatu situācija uzlabosies. Tad vēl, runājot par varoņu motivāciju, vara izskatās ir tāda kā principa lieta, īsti pat nav skaidrs, ko tā dod. Pasaulē ir bezgalīgs Ēnu skaits, to ir tik daudz, ka reizēm kāds princis var pazust uz gadu simtiem un neviens viņu nespēj atrast, bet, nē, visiem vajag valdīt oriģinālā. Princeses, teiksim, ir pilnīgi atstātas aiz borta kā aksesuāri, neko vairāk kā nelielas neērtības viņas nespēj sagādāt. Izņēmums varbūt ir tikai Dara.
Grāmata ir sarakstīta laikos, kad nebija īsti forši izdot tūkstošlapu biezu pirmo sērijas grāmatu, tādēļ mūsdienu skatījumā stāstījums ir ļoti koncentrēts. Autors ir atstājis tikai pašu svarīgāko un notikumi risinās “mērkaķa ātrumā”. Bet tas nemaina Amberas pasaules pievilcību, tā ir nevis detaļās, bet koncepcijā. Koncepcija jau gan nekā jauna kopš Platona laikiem un pēc būtības ir variācija par ideālā objekta ēnām, tikai te ideāls ir Ambera, kuras mestās Ēnas ir visas citas pasaules (moderni sakot multiversi). Šajās pasaulēs var atrast visu ko no mūsu pašu zemes līdz vecajai labajai Avalonai. Ja nepaveicas, var atrast arī dēmonu pilnas pasaules, Ēnas ir tādas, kur viss ir iespējams.
Grāmatai joprojām lieku 10 no 10 ballēm. Īsta žanra klasika, iesaku izlasīt un atklāsies cik daudz mūsdienu grāmatas ir ietekmējušās tieši no Amberas pasaules uzbūvē. Un ideja par Kārtīm man vispār pat augstskolas gados norāva jumtu!
Šajā grāmatā ir atrodamas Amberas hroniku pirmie divi stāsti “Deviņi Amberas prinči” un “Avalonas ugunsieroči”. Jāatzīst, ka desmit gadi ir pietiekoši ilgs laiks, lai piemirstu sižeta smalkumus un tādēļ grāmatu pārlasīju ar interesi.
Klasika jau tādēļ ir klasika, ka ir lasāma visos laikos un nezaudē savu aktualitāti. Šīs klasikas pamatā ir ģimene. Ģimene, kura pārvalda ne vairāk ne mazāk visas pasaules. Pasauļu ir daudz, bet īstā ir tikai viena – Ambera. Karalis Oberons ir pazudis un prinču starpā ir sākusies plūkšanās par troni. Viens no prinčiem Korvins, tāpat kā lasītājs, šajā cīņā tiek iemests, neko par to nezinot. Taču karaliskās asinis nav nekāds nieks un gan lasītājs (un ne tikai), gan Korvins ātri vien saprot lietu patieso dabu. Amnēzija jau vispār ir labs veids, kā nodrošināt grāmatā nebeidzamu negaidītu notikumu pavērsienu ķēdi. Prinči pilnībā atbilst uzskatiem par karaliskām ģimenēm, gatavi viens otru nozūmēt, lai tikai dabūt nedaudz varas.
Nevarētu teikt, ka starp prinčiem būtu liela atšķirība, autors vismaz pirmajās grāmatās nav pārāk iesprindzis ar tēlu attīstīšanu. Lielākoties mēs uzzinām viņu vārdus, komandējamo karaspēku, frakciju, kurai viņš pieslienas, zobencīņas panākumus, pagātnes pārdarījumus. Var jau teikt, ka sešdesmitajos tā rakstīja un tur jau neko nevar darīt, vispār jau ar katru nākamo grāmatu situācija uzlabosies. Tad vēl, runājot par varoņu motivāciju, vara izskatās ir tāda kā principa lieta, īsti pat nav skaidrs, ko tā dod. Pasaulē ir bezgalīgs Ēnu skaits, to ir tik daudz, ka reizēm kāds princis var pazust uz gadu simtiem un neviens viņu nespēj atrast, bet, nē, visiem vajag valdīt oriģinālā. Princeses, teiksim, ir pilnīgi atstātas aiz borta kā aksesuāri, neko vairāk kā nelielas neērtības viņas nespēj sagādāt. Izņēmums varbūt ir tikai Dara.
Grāmata ir sarakstīta laikos, kad nebija īsti forši izdot tūkstošlapu biezu pirmo sērijas grāmatu, tādēļ mūsdienu skatījumā stāstījums ir ļoti koncentrēts. Autors ir atstājis tikai pašu svarīgāko un notikumi risinās “mērkaķa ātrumā”. Bet tas nemaina Amberas pasaules pievilcību, tā ir nevis detaļās, bet koncepcijā. Koncepcija jau gan nekā jauna kopš Platona laikiem un pēc būtības ir variācija par ideālā objekta ēnām, tikai te ideāls ir Ambera, kuras mestās Ēnas ir visas citas pasaules (moderni sakot multiversi). Šajās pasaulēs var atrast visu ko no mūsu pašu zemes līdz vecajai labajai Avalonai. Ja nepaveicas, var atrast arī dēmonu pilnas pasaules, Ēnas ir tādas, kur viss ir iespējams.
Grāmatai joprojām lieku 10 no 10 ballēm. Īsta žanra klasika, iesaku izlasīt un atklāsies cik daudz mūsdienu grāmatas ir ietekmējušās tieši no Amberas pasaules uzbūvē. Un ideja par Kārtīm man vispār pat augstskolas gados norāva jumtu!
May 17, 2018
Verujem da je ova knjiga (serijal) pre 20, 30, 40 godina bila apsolutni hit.
Ali danas, bar meni koji je citam prvi put jednostavno nije.
Prvo zato sto je ovo u sustini YA (fantasy), a ja nisam ljubitelj tog zanra.
Drugo zato sto je stil pisanja jednostavan, cesto naivan i u prvoj knjizi haotican.
Posle prve knjige nisam verovao ni da cu je zavrsiti ali su se stvari u drugoj malo poboljsale pa sam ipak dao trojku umesto "predvidjene" dvojke.
Likovi su prilicno lose uradjeni, pretpostavljam da to u to vreme za ovaj zanr nije ni bilo toliko bitno a ako ste mislili da je Kvout (Ime vetra) sebican, uobrazen, svemoguc itd. onda niste upoznali Korvina, glavnog junaka ove knjige. A drugi su tu da uglavnom popune stranice.
Samo sto je Patrick (Rothfuss) Bog i Batina za Zelaznog sto se tice pripovedanja.
Akcije ima i previse, toliko brzo se smenjuju scene da prosto nemamo vremena da zavirimo malo u Zelaznyjev svet koji zaista nije lose smisljen, ima tu svega i svacega iz sveta fantastike ali...
Mozda su sledece knjige bolje napisane, sa boljom karakterizacijom, boljim worldbuilding-om
ali tesko mi je da poverujem u to iz razloga koji sam naveo na pocetku.
Previse je ovo staro/jednostavno/naivno da bi danas bilo zanimljivo. Bar meni.
Da, prevod ove knjige je nesto najgore sto sam video u zivotu. Kao da je pisan rukom nekog osnovca. Cesto ulicni sleng, cesto neke reci koje jedva da sam shvatio sta znace, ne znam da li u Laguni imaju uopste nekog urednika jer ovakav prevod niko normalan ne bi dozvolio.
2.5/5
Ali danas, bar meni koji je citam prvi put jednostavno nije.
Prvo zato sto je ovo u sustini YA (fantasy), a ja nisam ljubitelj tog zanra.
Drugo zato sto je stil pisanja jednostavan, cesto naivan i u prvoj knjizi haotican.
Posle prve knjige nisam verovao ni da cu je zavrsiti ali su se stvari u drugoj malo poboljsale pa sam ipak dao trojku umesto "predvidjene" dvojke.
Likovi su prilicno lose uradjeni, pretpostavljam da to u to vreme za ovaj zanr nije ni bilo toliko bitno a ako ste mislili da je Kvout (Ime vetra) sebican, uobrazen, svemoguc itd. onda niste upoznali Korvina, glavnog junaka ove knjige. A drugi su tu da uglavnom popune stranice.
Samo sto je Patrick (Rothfuss) Bog i Batina za Zelaznog sto se tice pripovedanja.
Akcije ima i previse, toliko brzo se smenjuju scene da prosto nemamo vremena da zavirimo malo u Zelaznyjev svet koji zaista nije lose smisljen, ima tu svega i svacega iz sveta fantastike ali...
Mozda su sledece knjige bolje napisane, sa boljom karakterizacijom, boljim worldbuilding-om
ali tesko mi je da poverujem u to iz razloga koji sam naveo na pocetku.
Previse je ovo staro/jednostavno/naivno da bi danas bilo zanimljivo. Bar meni.
Da, prevod ove knjige je nesto najgore sto sam video u zivotu. Kao da je pisan rukom nekog osnovca. Cesto ulicni sleng, cesto neke reci koje jedva da sam shvatio sta znace, ne znam da li u Laguni imaju uopste nekog urednika jer ovakav prevod niko normalan ne bi dozvolio.
2.5/5
May 16, 2025
3,5 zvaigznes.
Žanra klasika, kur bezgala interesanti būvēta pasaule (pasaules – daudzskaitlī) un maģijas sistēma, kas noteikti ļauj izvingrināt savu iztēli. Samērā plānā gāmatā ievietojušies pat divi romāni - un tas ir gan pluss, gan mīnuss. No vienas puses – tik īsā tekstā tiek pasniegts patiešām ļoti daudz un koncentrēts būtiskākais, no otras – nepaspēju patiekami iepazīties ar tēliem, lai justu līdzi - pat otrās grāmatas beigās nebiju pārliecinātā, ka tieši šis brālis manās acīs tiešām ir pārāks par citiem un turu īkšķus par viņa kļūšanu par Amberas valdnieku
Žanra klasika, kur bezgala interesanti būvēta pasaule (pasaules – daudzskaitlī) un maģijas sistēma, kas noteikti ļauj izvingrināt savu iztēli. Samērā plānā gāmatā ievietojušies pat divi romāni - un tas ir gan pluss, gan mīnuss. No vienas puses – tik īsā tekstā tiek pasniegts patiešām ļoti daudz un koncentrēts būtiskākais, no otras – nepaspēju patiekami iepazīties ar tēliem, lai justu līdzi - pat otrās grāmatas beigās nebiju pārliecinātā, ka tieši šis brālis manās acīs tiešām ir pārāks par citiem un turu īkšķus par viņa kļūšanu par Amberas valdnieku
August 5, 2025
Corwin, an amnesiac who starts the book in a hospital bed due to a car crash eventually visits his sister and gets entangled and involved in the machinations and intrigue involving his massive family of royal siblings in another place called Amber. This begins a long series of sci-fu/fantasy that I have never read before. I would always see the rather iconic cover in book stores growing up of the guy in a cape with a sword facing off against a tiger looking monster, but decided now is the time to read it.
This book contains the first two volumes of ten with Corwin piecing together the puzzle of his background, siblings both good and bad, missing father, and his attempt to regain the crown of Amber from his rival brother Eric.
A lot of time and space travel involved but a quick read given the amount that Zelazny stuffs into each book.
This book contains the first two volumes of ten with Corwin piecing together the puzzle of his background, siblings both good and bad, missing father, and his attempt to regain the crown of Amber from his rival brother Eric.
A lot of time and space travel involved but a quick read given the amount that Zelazny stuffs into each book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2018
Review: Roger pokidao.
July 8, 2016
I read the entire original series (the second series with Merle had not yet been published) over the summer before sixth grade. My parents had the Chronicles in two hardbound volumes, minus the dustjackets, so I had no idea what they were about when I started reading. It is very interesting to read them this way, with no warning that what seems to be a mysterious but mundane situation is going to transmute into a world-bending fantasy. This makes the reactions of the amnesiac protagonist much more resonant: like Corwin, the reader is unprepared to suddenly leave known reality behind.
July 1, 2023
Devet prinčeva Ambera su baš jaki, cirka 4,6/5. Puške Avalona su me skroz upucale tim klišeima epske fantastike i dosadnim sekvencama od kojih prevrćem oči u nedogled. Svakako čovek lepo piše i da je Avalon bio malo bolji, bila bi ovo petica. Međutim, ovako, jaka četvorka. Recite ne plebizmu epske fantastike. Pis aut.
December 2, 2017
Back in the early 90s, I borrowed the two volume set for the Chronicles of Amber from a friend. Since I was not what one would consider an avid reader at the time, I was surprised by how quickly I was consumed by this book. I spent every available moment during breaks at work reading as much of this book as possible. I read more of it after work and finished the book in what was, for me, an amazingly short period of time. Thus was I introduced to the writings of Roger Zelazny. As much as I wanted to retain this book in my library for future readings, I felt the least I could do was repay the kindness of my friend by returning it. I later obtained my own copy of the stories through the single volume Great Book of Amber.
The Chronicles of Amber consists of ten books in total. This volume contains the first five of these books. What I found quite interesting about the collection is that, while the books are all told in first person perspective, the first five are told from the perspective of Corwin, while the second five (which take place some time after the end of the 5th book) are told from the perspective of his son. What is most intriguing, however, is that the voice between the first five and second five books are very distinct. It feels as if you are reading books written by two different people with very different voices. This only serves to further immerse the reader in the stories being told.
Thirty years later, the Chronicles of Amber still tops my list of favorite book series, not just within the fantasy genre, but within all genres. I have never found anything that quite compares or has
drawn me in nearly as completely as these books.
The Chronicles of Amber consists of ten books in total. This volume contains the first five of these books. What I found quite interesting about the collection is that, while the books are all told in first person perspective, the first five are told from the perspective of Corwin, while the second five (which take place some time after the end of the 5th book) are told from the perspective of his son. What is most intriguing, however, is that the voice between the first five and second five books are very distinct. It feels as if you are reading books written by two different people with very different voices. This only serves to further immerse the reader in the stories being told.
Thirty years later, the Chronicles of Amber still tops my list of favorite book series, not just within the fantasy genre, but within all genres. I have never found anything that quite compares or has
drawn me in nearly as completely as these books.
July 19, 2025
Sākotnēji bija jāielasās, jo notikumi, lai arī norit strauji, izpratne par pasauli un tās likumiem nāk lēnām. Pēc tam gan diezgan aizrāvos. Gribu izlasīt arī turpinājumus, jo skaidrs ir tikai viens - Ambera ir jāizglābj, kā to izdarīs un vai sadarbosies Amberas prinči - tas ir jautājums.
July 19, 2021
The First Chronicle of Amber is a groundbreaking series from the early 1970s when Zelazny was at the height of his creativity. We follow the exploits of Corwin, who awakens in a hospital with no memory of who he is. The cliche is forgivable due to the sheer glee with which Zelazny introduces us to his Amberverse.
There are five books in the First Chronicles of Amber - the first two are included in this collection.
Book One: Nine Princes in Amber
Zelazny's fantasy classic! The worn-out cliche of waking up with no memory can be forgiven since the book was written and published about 50 years ago. In fact, the story holds up surprisingly well for its age, although the frequently used phrase "dig?" feels awkward and women's roles are confined to playthings. But despite the mileage, all roads still lead to Amber.
Book Two: The Guns of Avalon
Corwin romances and fights his way through Shadow, meeting some relatives and finding out just how far his curse has carried. After meeting up with a former associate, he begins to plan another attack on Amber. And of course, Corwin is never the kind of guy to bring a knife to a gunfight.
There are five books in the First Chronicles of Amber - the first two are included in this collection.
Book One: Nine Princes in Amber
Zelazny's fantasy classic! The worn-out cliche of waking up with no memory can be forgiven since the book was written and published about 50 years ago. In fact, the story holds up surprisingly well for its age, although the frequently used phrase "dig?" feels awkward and women's roles are confined to playthings. But despite the mileage, all roads still lead to Amber.
Book Two: The Guns of Avalon
Corwin romances and fights his way through Shadow, meeting some relatives and finding out just how far his curse has carried. After meeting up with a former associate, he begins to plan another attack on Amber. And of course, Corwin is never the kind of guy to bring a knife to a gunfight.
March 23, 2025
“..sekot ir vieglāk nekā iet pašam.” Kā var šitā nobeigt grāmatu?? Aši turpinājumu, lūdzu!
Vispār, ar urbāno fantāziju man nav līdz šim bijušas siltas attiecības, bet Amberas hronika bija kas savādāks. Man gandrīz liekas, ka es sapratu kā šī pasaule un maģija ir uzbūvēta, bet jautājumu netrūkst...
Īpatnēja likās autora izvēle dažbrīd braucienu pa ceļu aprakstīt nodaļas garumā un tad divcīņu ar zobeniem divos teikumos… bet tad, kad zobencīņas tiek aprakstītas garāk, tas bija satriecoši!
Vispār, ar urbāno fantāziju man nav līdz šim bijušas siltas attiecības, bet Amberas hronika bija kas savādāks. Man gandrīz liekas, ka es sapratu kā šī pasaule un maģija ir uzbūvēta, bet jautājumu netrūkst...
Īpatnēja likās autora izvēle dažbrīd braucienu pa ceļu aprakstīt nodaļas garumā un tad divcīņu ar zobeniem divos teikumos… bet tad, kad zobencīņas tiek aprakstītas garāk, tas bija satriecoši!
August 31, 2020
Neki ljudi će reći da je fantastiku Zelaznija pregazilo vreme, dok će drugi reći da nećete pročitati ništa bolje od Hronika Ambera. Ne slažem se uopšte s njima. Ovu knjigu definitivno nije pregazilo vreme, ali takođe nije nešto najbolje što sam pročitao iz ovog žanra. Čitajući komentare na GR-u koji su dosta podeljeni, logično je da nisam imao apsolutno nikakvih očekivanja, što se na kraju ispostavilo da je dobro. Čovek se budi u bolnici posle nesreće i nema pojma ko je on, niti kako je tu dospeo. Preko jednog lekara saznaje ime svoje sestre i njenu adresu na kojoj će se zaputiti odmah nakon bekstva iz bolnice. Od nje će dobiti samo mali delić svoje prošlosti, što će ga naterati da kopa dublje i to će ga odvesti cak do Ambera, izmaštanog kraljevstva gde je on jedan od prinčeva kome je otet tron, koji mu po zakonima tog grada pripada. Ovo je jedna sjajna avantura koja će vam konstantno držati pažnju. Naravno, imam i zamerke. Bitke su opisane naivno. U dve-tri rečenice, glavni junak po imenu Korvin pobeđuje raznorazna čudovišta. Ono što je dobro je Zelaznijev napredak koji je ogroman ako upoređujete knjige "Devet prinčeva Ambera" i "Puške Avalona", pa od jedne pričice koja vam deluje previše naivno na početku, naićićete na neke brutalne scene pred kraj prve knjige koje će vas iznenaditi, kao da nije samo jedan pisac pisao knjigu. Dijalozi Korvina i nekih njegovih protivnika pred samu borbu su mi bili takođe naivni, pa sam imao osecaj kao da gledam Moćne rendžere, ali čak je i to poboljšano u odnosu na prvu knjigu. Ima nekih nepotrebnih vulgarnosti u dijalozima kojima tu nije mesto po mom mišljenju, jer su se Korvinova osećanja realno mogla iskazati i bez njih. Ipak, reči kao što su "ne kenjaj" mislim da nisu dostojne jednog princa.
December 31, 2024
Pirmā daļa bija tiešām tehniska iepazīstināšana ar pasauli un notikumi gāja uz priekšu neticami straujiem soļiem, otrajā jau vairāk literatūras un baudas.
Gaidu turpinājumu.
Gaidu turpinājumu.
August 26, 2024
Great read. Brings you through an alternate reality of sorts showing a family that takes sibling rivalry to another level. Keeps you hooked to the story and has a level of unpredictability that can be hard in a book of this style.
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October 23, 2018Jedina vrednost ove knjige je u tome sto sam je dobila na poklon od prijatelja koje mnogo, mnogo volim.
July 5, 2014
I read the first volume of the Amber series many years ago. Liked it well enough, but not as much as some other Zelazny novels, notably Lord of Light and Creatures of Light and Darkness.
Having now read through books one and two of the saga, I find my original impressions still stand.
The first few chapters of Nine Princes in Amber are fantastic, a tour-de-force of sustained irony and tension as the protagonist wakes up in a hospital with no memory and bluffs, connives, and forces his way through one dangerous encounter after another. This is also a brilliant narrative device for introducing the reader to the fictional world, as we learn the amazing facts of this world along with the point-of-view character.
And the world is impressive: a Universe of realities, all reflections of the central Realm of Amber, of which our hero is a prince. One prince of many in a large, dysfunctional dynastic family full of rivalries, hatreds and betrayals. Plenty of room for drama and adventure, and Zelazny gives the world just enough scaffolding to support his narrative as it dances and cartwheels along. So don't look too deep or ask too many questions.
This is fun, ironic fantasy. Nothing profound, but enough to make me want to read the last three novels. Just not yet.
Having now read through books one and two of the saga, I find my original impressions still stand.
The first few chapters of Nine Princes in Amber are fantastic, a tour-de-force of sustained irony and tension as the protagonist wakes up in a hospital with no memory and bluffs, connives, and forces his way through one dangerous encounter after another. This is also a brilliant narrative device for introducing the reader to the fictional world, as we learn the amazing facts of this world along with the point-of-view character.
And the world is impressive: a Universe of realities, all reflections of the central Realm of Amber, of which our hero is a prince. One prince of many in a large, dysfunctional dynastic family full of rivalries, hatreds and betrayals. Plenty of room for drama and adventure, and Zelazny gives the world just enough scaffolding to support his narrative as it dances and cartwheels along. So don't look too deep or ask too many questions.
This is fun, ironic fantasy. Nothing profound, but enough to make me want to read the last three novels. Just not yet.
August 4, 2013
I recall being 13 at my grandmothers for Thanksgiving with this edition fresh from the Science Fiction Book Club. Random's narrative in Sign of the Unicorn was being devoured by my eyes.
Worlds flow like water for the members of the royal court of Amber. Superhumanly powerful but all too human children of the house of Oberon fight like brothers but brothers with armies.
This is the book series that made me want to be a writer. It has action, romance, high concept, and questions of character for Corwin the main character.
Corwin's experiences in Lorraine (in book 2 "The Guns of Avalon") where he meets the woman Lorraine and his old Lieutenant Ganelon could stand alone. Over the first 5 books there are more amazing memorable moments than I have time to describe.
The Chronicles of Amber may bend your mind but it will definitely not Disappoint.
Worlds flow like water for the members of the royal court of Amber. Superhumanly powerful but all too human children of the house of Oberon fight like brothers but brothers with armies.
This is the book series that made me want to be a writer. It has action, romance, high concept, and questions of character for Corwin the main character.
Corwin's experiences in Lorraine (in book 2 "The Guns of Avalon") where he meets the woman Lorraine and his old Lieutenant Ganelon could stand alone. Over the first 5 books there are more amazing memorable moments than I have time to describe.
The Chronicles of Amber may bend your mind but it will definitely not Disappoint.
August 27, 2018
2009: L'ho mollato lì sul tavolino, non per gravi colpe dell'autore, che anzi nelle prime 100 pagine ha dimostrato di possedere un'ottima immaginazione, ma perché la vicenda filava via piatta, senza particolari scosse, emotive e non.
Lo riprenderò.
2015: mi fermo al primo, Nove Principi in Ambra, abbandonato nuovamente verso la fine per le stesse impressioni di sei anni fa: assoluta mancanza di pathos nello stile, nella storia e nei personaggi, con la costante presenza di un senso di frettolosità al limite del superficiale.
Lo riprenderò.
2015: mi fermo al primo, Nove Principi in Ambra, abbandonato nuovamente verso la fine per le stesse impressioni di sei anni fa: assoluta mancanza di pathos nello stile, nella storia e nei personaggi, con la costante presenza di un senso di frettolosità al limite del superficiale.
September 14, 2007
Corwin wakes up in the clutches of someone claiming to be his sister. He has no memories but knows he must bluff his way into freedom. A few audacious con-man moves later, he is travelling between alternate worlds, alternately fleeing, fighting and helping his numerous siblings. They are the nobility of Amber, and the victor will rule them all--and all of reality. Corwin is a golden age hero, complete with bravado and silly gender issues, but his adventures are a lot of fun to read
November 29, 2016
I think this is a creative and very well-written and I recommend it to anyone who has a creative mind and loves adventure. It was great :)
April 23, 2023
Carley Corey yani Corwin gözlerini bir hastane odasında açtı. Burada neden ve ne zaman geldiğini hemşireye sorar çünkü aklında koca bir boşluk vardır. Trafik kazası geçirmiş olduğunu öğrensede bu ona yetersiz gelir. Çünkü kendini çok iyi hissetmektedir. Hastane kayıtlarına göz attığında onu yatıran kişinin Fiora olduğunu anlar. Bulduğu adres ile oraya gittiğinde içindeki ses onu uyarır; sakın hafızanı kaybettiğini belli etme, bu senin kız kardeşin olsa bile.
Bu hikayenin bizim dünyamızdaki tarafı, peki ama ya öteki yüzü nasıl sizce?
Tek gerçek dünya Amber, diğerleri sadece Amber'in gölgesinden oluşan bir evrende olduğumuzu düşünün. Amber'in sahibi aniden ortadan kaybolunca tahta çıkacak 9 prens sıraya girer. Bu kardeşler taht için kıyasıya savaşırken birbirlerine farklı komplolar kuracaklardır. Tıpkı bir Go oyunu gibi düşünebilirsiniz bu süreci, iddia ediyorum hiçbiri birbirinden masum değil. Kim kime güvenebilir? Herkesin bir sırrı var ve her biri kendilerine göre bambaşka becerilere sahiptir. Bu dünya biraz farklı işliyor. Aber kanı taşıyan yüce varlıklar oldukları için kendilerini zamanla iyileştirebilme özellikleri olduğu kadar dokunulmazlar. Ayrıca gölgeler arası -portal- geçiş yapabiliyorlar. Bu dokuz kardeşin kendine ait tarot desteleri mevcut, şayet kardeşlerden birine ulaşmak istenirse onun resmedildiği kart ile bunu çok kolay bir şekilde yapabiliyor, hatta onun yanına geçiş sağlayabiliyor. Peki ama her şey bu kadar güzelse tek sıkıntı Amber'in kralı olmak için savaşmak mı?
Bu kadar basit düşünmeyen yazar elbette Amber kralı olmak için yola düşen Corwin ve diğerleri için bambaşka planlar yaptı. Corwin, Eric, Fiora, Julian, Llewella, Brand, Benedict, Deirdre ve Random her birinin gözünü kan bürümüş, hepsi tek bir şey istiyor: Amber'in tek hükmedeni olmak! Okuduğum en iyi serilerin başında geldiğini söylememe gerek yok sanırım, 10 kitaplık bir serinin ilk üç kitabıydı ve açıkcası nasıl bitirdim hiç anlamadım. Okuyunuz, özellikle dark epik sevenler için kaçırılmayacak bir okuma olacaktır. Yol arkadaşım @thelethebooks yine efsane bir seriye seninle adım attık, yola devam...
#amberyıllıkları #thechroniclesofamber #rogerzelazny #ithakiyayınları
Bu hikayenin bizim dünyamızdaki tarafı, peki ama ya öteki yüzü nasıl sizce?
Tek gerçek dünya Amber, diğerleri sadece Amber'in gölgesinden oluşan bir evrende olduğumuzu düşünün. Amber'in sahibi aniden ortadan kaybolunca tahta çıkacak 9 prens sıraya girer. Bu kardeşler taht için kıyasıya savaşırken birbirlerine farklı komplolar kuracaklardır. Tıpkı bir Go oyunu gibi düşünebilirsiniz bu süreci, iddia ediyorum hiçbiri birbirinden masum değil. Kim kime güvenebilir? Herkesin bir sırrı var ve her biri kendilerine göre bambaşka becerilere sahiptir. Bu dünya biraz farklı işliyor. Aber kanı taşıyan yüce varlıklar oldukları için kendilerini zamanla iyileştirebilme özellikleri olduğu kadar dokunulmazlar. Ayrıca gölgeler arası -portal- geçiş yapabiliyorlar. Bu dokuz kardeşin kendine ait tarot desteleri mevcut, şayet kardeşlerden birine ulaşmak istenirse onun resmedildiği kart ile bunu çok kolay bir şekilde yapabiliyor, hatta onun yanına geçiş sağlayabiliyor. Peki ama her şey bu kadar güzelse tek sıkıntı Amber'in kralı olmak için savaşmak mı?
Bu kadar basit düşünmeyen yazar elbette Amber kralı olmak için yola düşen Corwin ve diğerleri için bambaşka planlar yaptı. Corwin, Eric, Fiora, Julian, Llewella, Brand, Benedict, Deirdre ve Random her birinin gözünü kan bürümüş, hepsi tek bir şey istiyor: Amber'in tek hükmedeni olmak! Okuduğum en iyi serilerin başında geldiğini söylememe gerek yok sanırım, 10 kitaplık bir serinin ilk üç kitabıydı ve açıkcası nasıl bitirdim hiç anlamadım. Okuyunuz, özellikle dark epik sevenler için kaçırılmayacak bir okuma olacaktır. Yol arkadaşım @thelethebooks yine efsane bir seriye seninle adım attık, yola devam...
#amberyıllıkları #thechroniclesofamber #rogerzelazny #ithakiyayınları
September 23, 2019
Making some allowances for the passage of 50 years since publication (e.g. omg there's so much smoking) this holds up quite well.
I don't think I ever read past the first volume (first two books) and I haven't read any of them since high school so my memories were certainly no better than vague. It's interesting how much Zelazny skims past: things that would be absolutely vital by today's storytelling standards (battles, details about conversations) and yet nothing is missing and it keeps the plot tearing along without pause.
I don't think I ever read past the first volume (first two books) and I haven't read any of them since high school so my memories were certainly no better than vague. It's interesting how much Zelazny skims past: things that would be absolutely vital by today's storytelling standards (battles, details about conversations) and yet nothing is missing and it keeps the plot tearing along without pause.
July 21, 2023
Oh dear. Soms moet je een boek dat je ooit goed vond, ongelezen laten. Toen ik jong was vond ik de hele Amber-serie leuk, origineel en spannend. Het wordt wel een beetje wazig op een gegeven moment, maar toch, in mijn herinnering een goede fantasy-serie.
Ik heb er opnieuw een paar hoofdstukken van gelezen en helaas boeit het me totaal niet meer.
Ik heb er opnieuw een paar hoofdstukken van gelezen en helaas boeit het me totaal niet meer.
December 25, 2024
Zinu nu jau divus cilvēkus, kurus Amberas hronikas pievērsušas fantastikas žanram, un tagad skaidrs, kāpēc tā. Garlaicīgi nav ne mirkli, stāstījums ir spraigs un koncentrēts, pasaules ir košas un daudzveidīgas, tēli vērpj intrigas cīņā par varu, un autors ir tiešām devis fantāzijai vaļu. Brīnos, ka mūsu CGI laikos vēl neviens nav to ekranizējis. Sanāktu episkas filmas.
February 27, 2025
Fantastisks stāsta iesākums, aizraujošs ar to, ka, šķiet, pirmo reizi svešu pasauli iepazīstu kopā ar tās galveno varoni. Tālāk bija visādi-brīžiem arī ne tik raiti lasīt. Bet uzbūvētā pasaulē unikāla, un tas diemžēl mūsdienās ir reti-arī fantāzijas literatūrā. Tomēr man emocionālas atsvešinātības bija par daudz.
March 28, 2021
This is the first two books. The main character is not altogether likeable, but does grow on you throughout the books. Amber is the only true place. All others are part of the shadow worlds. The creation of the alternate worlds is unique and makes the series worth reading. The ruling family is full of intrigue and are immortal. They can be killed but barring accident, warfare, or murder, they have lived for centuries. Corwin seeks to displace his brother Eric as king. It is a good fantasy and creates an interesting fantasy world.
April 16, 2017
Yahu kitap baştan sondan müthiş kurgulanmış. Hayal gücü sınırsız ama sonu nasıl bitti öyle? Gel de diğer kitabı alana kadar bekle şimdi =(
March 19, 2017
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