These chronicles tell Corwin's tale as he battles, first to regain his memory and then his rightful place within Amber.
'The Chronicles of Amber' is a compilation of five Amber stories, beginning with 'Nine Princes in Amber.' These stories are told from the point of view of Corwin, Prince of Amber and heir to the throne, who at the start of the first book has lost his memory. 'Honestly,' is the only answer that suffices to that question. So how do you review something that is supposed to be among 'the greatest and most influential fantasy ever written?' Roger Zelazny won numerous awards for his work, and critical acclaim from reviewers far more knowledgeable than I. After all, it is part of the 'Fantasy Masterworks' series and could therefore be worthy of a place in the Fantasy canon.
When I was asked to review 'Chronicles of Amber' I have to admit I was a little nervous.
But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion the disappearance of the patriarch, Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs and amnesia has robbed Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber his memory - even the fact that he is the rightful heir to the throne. Amber is one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself - shadow worlds, which can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood.
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