Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to my introduction to the Chronicles of Amber. This is a spoiler-free report on all 10 books, where I objectively list all the good stuff and all the bad, to help you decide if this is the right series for you.

Amber was SO ahead of it's time! It was pushing the boundaries of fantasy and trying new things. But it was also limited by it's time, and made a few mistakes in it's experimentation. You will also see how much Amber has influenced modern fantasy and other authors you may know and love. Hope you enjoy!

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0:00 Intro
1:16 The Concept
2:43 Plotlines
8:21 Characters – The Amber Royal Family
9:55 The Merlin Cycle
12:31 The Strengths of Era 2
14:41 Worldbuilding – Multiple Worlds Before it was Cool
16:49 It's a Little....Boring
19:35 The Weird Treatment of Women
21:41 Zelazny's Legacy
23:33 The Unfinished Books
25:16 Is the Ending worth it?
25:49 How much should you try?
26:29 Outro