Chaos and Amber

Rating:
Summary: Progress is slow
Review: There are moments in this book when I'm thinking to myself, "Now that's what an Amber novel is like!" But there doesn't seem to be enough of those moments. It doesn't help when the majority of important supporting characters don't come into play until the last 1/4th of the book. Like the first novel, I think this one is satisfying enough to fulfill an Amber fan's need for new material. Unfortunately, it's still not nearly on par with even Zelazny's mid-level Amber books.

After reading the excellent Pawn's Dream, I would love for Eric Nylund to be the next to take the reigns of the Amber world. He certainly has a great feel for elements like multiple worlds, magic, action sequences, an unfolding mystery, and family politics.