Castle Perilous is a giant castle with 144,000 rooms that are portals to other worlds. An assortment of odd characters find themselves in this besieged castle in an alternate universe, trying to figure out the confusing rules. The characters are flat, a bit boring, and too accepting of their fate, such as Gene just accepting Snowy, a very hairy abominable snowman. The plot involves the castle being under siege by the jilted lover of the castle's owner, while the Lord of the castle, Incarnadine, strives to prevent its destruction and ensure the safety of those within.
The book is a humorous fantasy story full of unexpected twists and turns, with a concept where the universes are aspects created by the nature of the castle itself. The story follows Gene's journey through different portals, encountering strange creatures and facing the threat of the castle's disappearance, which would lead to the destruction of all connected universes.
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Has Romance?
There is a moderate presence of romantic elements in the story, adding an extra layer to the characters' interactions without being the main focus.
From The Publisher:
Welcome to the wild and wacky alternate worlds fantasy series. “I’ve enjoyed every book DeChancie has written!” (Steven Brust, New York Times–bestselling author).
Imagine life in an ironically magical world where 144,000 doors separate fiction from reality. A place that can hypnotize even the most grounded philosophy major and deliver a fantastical rhyme to his reason. A place where a best buddy resembles a shaggy carpet, and adventures surpass a boy's dreams .
. . welcome to Castle Perilous.
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