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Originally Posted by amber
I'd never heard of it, but my mom like Zelazny a lot. I looked it up on Amazon. Apparently I will want to read it. 
"For the love of god, if you have not read Amber then do so. It is, without a doubt, the greatest series ever written. Once read, it is impossible to forget Amber [  sorry, can't help myself.] - the one true city. Its characters and the plot are mesmerizing. I find myself thinking about Amber so often [teehee] I re-read the book about once a year. I won't go into the plot, as I'm sure other reviews will have this. The only thing I wish to convey is that if you are a fan of literature or if you like fantasy, this book is a must have. Anyone who likes to read will fall in love with this book." |
a quick overview: Each member of the Royal House of Amber carries around a deck of cards (the deck has each family member portrayed on a card) that they use to communicate between each other (to talk to a particular family member, they get out that person's card and concentrate on the image until they "feel" that person is "there") they can also teleport between places using the cards as portals. its a great series and is told from the viewpoint of the family "black sheep" but in reality, its true hero.