15. The Courts of Chaos

by Roger Zelazny (142 pgs)

Rating: 4

Corwin struggles with his newly found sense of duty and his father both as the repairs to the pattern are finally undertaken. The cost is high and success is less than certain but with any luck Amber may be restored and Corwin, with the help of the Jewel of Judgement, will be able to preserve the family.

Perhaps the shortest book of them all, The Court of Chaos is a transition book. Interesting though it is in it's own right, the book basically serves the function of tying up the story with Corwin and his generation and introducing Merlin more fully as his son.

If you plan to continue with the series you have to read this book.