On a recent trip I finished The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny, the second book in the Chronicles of Amber series which I read a while back. It was a good reminder of what I liked about that series. It sparked a few discussions among family about books, and about that universe.
On the way back from that trip, I re-read for the umpteenth time Through the Rainbow by me. I do enjoy that one. Every time I read it, though, I realize I left the ending open for a sequel that I have not even outlined.
Since I returned, I finished Maker of Universes by Philip Jose Farmer. The family discussion brought to my attention that this book inspired the Chronicles of Amber, and without giving away specifics, you can see the similarities throughout. Farmer, though, writes a misogynistic fantasy that feels like a personal fantasy world he may have visited himself. Throughout the book there were many instances of telling instead of showing, and hurrying the action along because he couldn't be bothered to write it out properly. Overall, I'd say read the Chronicles of Amber and leave this one aside.
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