January 21, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute - Category: reviews
Merlin still isn't as cool as Corwin was, and this book, like the first in this sequel series, doesn't capture the magic of the first series. Merlin is a little bland and some of his decisions are a bit dumb. It's still a good read, fast-paced and full of action, but this set of books doesn't feel strictly necessary.Lots of twists and turns, and the world Zelazny has built is really interesting. Zelazny's got a really unique, very readable writing style, and these books are so short and quick it's hard not to get caught up in them.