Trumps of Doom (Chronicles of Amber) [Paperback]

Roger Zelazny (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chronicles of Amber | Publication Date: May 1997

In the continuation of the Amber chronicles, Corwin, Prince of Amber, exiled to Earth because of an ancient feud with his brothers, must battle his way back to the perfect world of Amber, the center of reality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380896354
• ISBN-13: 978-0380896356
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,796,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Amber Chronicles, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Trumps of Doom (Chronicles of Amber) (Paperback)

This is the sixth book of the Amber Chronicles (the first one is Nine Princes in Amber). Get ready to read four more (Blood of Amber, Sign of Chaos, Knights of Shadows, Prince of Chaos) - you will not be able to stop!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A triumphant return to Amber, July 2, 2003

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J. Michael Shepherd "isomeraser" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trumps of Doom (Chronicles of Amber) (Paperback)

Trumps of Doom marks the return to the setting of Roger Zelazny's Amber series. The first five books told the story of Corwin, prince of Amber. This sixth book in the saga deals with Corwin's son Merlin. Having spent a number of years on our earth, Merlin has been dealing with a series of assassination attempts. As he tries to resolve the issue he is drawn into a deeper plot threatening the very heart of reality, Amber itself. If you have not read any of Zelazny's Amber novels previously I highly recommend them. I found this to be one of the most exciting, becoming even more so as this second series progresses. Merlin is a much easier character to relate to as he is a little more like an average person. All of the characters of Corwin's generation are a little too experienced, cynical, and aware for the average person to empathize with. Merlin on the other hand bumbles his way through a number of problems, often surviving through sheer luck. While powerful he is a a much easier character to relate to.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of another intriguing adventure, December 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Trumps of Doom (Chronicles of Amber) (Paperback)

I am a huge fan of the Amber series. The characters are well developed and the plot forces you to read on. For anyone who hasn't read the original series that begins with "The Nine Princes of Amber," read them. They are spellbinding literature.

This novel is no different. I sat reading for hours, literally unable to put the book down. Its words carried me to places beyond this reality. However, there is a huge drawback to this book. You will become hooked on a series without a clear resolution. The final book in the "Amber" series, "The Prince of Chaos," fails to tie up some necessary loose ends and leaves you asking questions like, "What happened to Corwin and the new Pattern?" This is a great book and a riveting series. Still I must say, shame on you Roger Zelazny for not giving me the closure I so deperately needed. Your loyal fans deserve more.