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The Great Book of Amber

Roger Zelazny (1999)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages1258 (Doorstopper (600+))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14+
Goodreads4.31/5 (27142)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber have earned their place as all-time classics of imaginative literature. Now here are all ten novels, together in one magnificent omnibus volume. Witness the titanic battle for supremacy waged on Earth, in the Courts of Chaos, and on a magical world of mystery, adventure, and romance.

Is The Great Book of Amber appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Classic fantasy series with sword fights, political scheming, and complex family dynamics. Contains moderate violence in battles and duels, mild romantic elements, and philosophical themes about reality and identity that may challenge younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and political violence (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the epic battles across multiple worlds, the complex royal family fighting for the throne, and the mind-bending exploration of parallel realities.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyPolitical IntrigueSci-Fi FantasyUrban Fantasy