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Summary: The Transformation of Vir
Review: Picking up where the first book in the trilogy left off, this book focuses on Vir. At the end of THE LONG NIGHT OF CENTAURI PRIME, Vir had been banished from the palace by Londo. This book opens as the techno-mages find him and they set off to find the truth behind the excavation at K0643. But that is not the end of the evil influence of the Drakh over Centauri Prime. Slowly, Vir realizes he must start taking action if he is to save his world.Peter David continues to shine as a writer in this book. Once again, the characterizations from the series are perfect, and the references to events in both Babylon 5 and Crusade make the book lots of fun for the devoted fan. Vir changes dramatically in this book into a leader. Yet he powerfully retains his innocence and soul. The book leaves you anxious to pick up the last book in the series to get the full picture of the events from WAR WITHOUT END. That is my main problem with the story, however. After the build up of the first book, this one seems to drag in spots. It's like it knows it's just the placeholder between the opening and ending of the trilogy. It's still worth reading; I was just expecting a bit more after the excellent first book. Once again, the devoted Babylon 5 fan will enjoy this look into the story hinted at but never told in the series itself. Readers not familiar with the series will still enjoy the story without being lost, but they won't fully grasp everything happening. Either way, it will leave the reader anxious for the conclusion to the story of Centauri Prime.
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Summary: The Transformation of Vir
Review: Picking up where the first book in the trilogy left off, this book focuses on Vir. At the end of THE LONG NIGHT OF CENTAURI PRIME, Vir had been banished from the palace by Londo. This book opens as the techno-mages find him and they set off to find the truth behind the excavation at K0643. But that is not the end of the evil influence of the Drakh over Centauri Prime. Slowly, Vir realizes he must start taking action if he is to save his world. Peter David continues to shine as a writer in this book. Once again, the characterizations from the series are perfect, and the references to events in both Babylon 5 and Crusade make the book lots of fun for the devoted fan. Vir changes dramatically in this book into a leader. Yet he powerfully retains his innocence and soul. The book leaves you anxious to pick up the last book in the series to get the full picture of the events from WAR WITHOUT END. That is my main problem with the story, however. After the build up of the first book, this one seems to drag in spots. It's like it knows it's just the placeholder between the opening and ending of the trilogy. It's still worth reading; I was just expecting a bit more after the excellent first book. Once again, the devoted Babylon 5 fan will enjoy this look into the story hinted at but never told in the series itself. Readers not familiar with the series will still enjoy the story without being lost, but they won't fully grasp everything happening. Either way, it will leave the reader anxious for the conclusion to the story of Centauri Prime.
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Summary: A Faithful Rendering
Review: Simply put, this series goes to the top of my 'must read' list for Babylon 5 fans and new readers alike! Reading this series has been like watching the show on TV, except without the commercials. The way Peter David scripts the dialogue and scenery you can absolutely hear Vir, Londo, Galen, and G'Kar as well as see what they must see. At one point, I could swear I felt the chill of the Shadows creeping slowly over me. The wait for the third book has been agony. Thank the Great Maker it has arrived!
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Summary: Better Then The First Book, And It Was Great!
Review: The Long Night Of Centauri Prime was a great continuation of the story that started during the last season of Babylon 5. The Armies Of Light And Dark continues on that story and explains some things about characters in the series. This part of the story centers around Vir Cotto and the changes that he has to go through in order to save his people. After reading this book, it easy to see why the character is so different in Sleeping In Light (the last episode of the B5). You also start to see how he could become emperor. One last thing you find out is what Galen was doing all the times he wasn't onboard the Excalibur. A must read for any Babylon 5 fan.
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Summary: Vir's Coming of Age
Review: The middle part of the Centauri Trilogy dwells on Vir and his personal growth from a bumbling, affable, goof to the man who will save Centauri Prime from the Drahk. The events eading up to his change are believable and very well written. The machintion of Lord durla are also intriguing to anyone interested in Machiavellian political maneuverings. This is a fantastic bridge in the trilogy and well worth a read.
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Summary: Waiting for Book III...
Review: The only bad thing about this book is waiting for the conclusion in Book III.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The review below this one is nonsense. I was shocked by how much Vir has changed. It would be nice to see Vir blazing out as a hereo full of glory saving Centauri Prime, well B5 does not work that way. In a way Vir has become a cold character but who hasnt on Centauri prime? B5 does not always go the way you like it to. A must read filled with action and suspense.
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Summary: The Big Build-Up
Review: The second book in the Legions of Fire-trilogy is even better than the first one. It continues to tell the story of Emperor Londo Mollari, who's being used by the Drakh as their pawn to avenge to the Centauri their betrayal of the Shadows in 2261. The first book of the trilogy "The Long Night of Centauri Prime" began at the end of 2262 spanning for five years, telling us the tale of Londo, and giving us insights of the character never seen in the TV-series. This second book of the trilogy begins where the first one left off, reaching the year 2273 by telling mainly the story of Londo's one time protegee Vir Cotto, while still continuing in the wake of the first book to explore Emperor Londo Mollari. And while the first book was a mere grounding for the story, this novel has a solid story-structure, meaning the book is packed with twists and huge build-up that promises the story of your life, wich, by the way, is what you get from reading the last book of the trilogy "Out of the Darkness". The most impressive thing in this book, however, is the way Peter David, one of the most prominent Star Trek authors, and the writer of two Babylon 5 episodes, portrays the growth of the character of Vir Cotto. 'Growth' isn't actually the right term. 'Change' is. Vir changes dramatically during the course of this book, and Mr. David does a remarkable job with holding the character together through it. Yet again another definite must-read.
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Summary: It seems that a good story can't be kept down
Review: The second book in the trilogy about Centauri Prime takes the first book and carries the story in an interesting direction. It is truly terrible and wonderful to see the change and growth of many characters from B5. This book spends alot of time on Vir, who is going through some serious changes. This story takes place just after the series has ended. I read this book non-stop as it was a REAL page turner. If you like Babylon 5, this is for you!
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Summary: Second Book in Series - Even Better Than First
Review: The second book of the trilogy depicting the reign of Emporer Mollari and the hidden occupation by the Drakh. This particular book deals with the further fall from grace of Emperor Mollari, and the beginning of the rise of Ambassador Vir Cotto to prominence as the leader of an underground revolution. The twists and turns of the plot continue to be well done. There are numerous mentions to the Babylon 5 series "Crusade" through the eyes of the TechnoMage Galen. A very good book that will keep you turning its pages throughout the night.
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