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Summary: Unsuccessful transition for Vir Cotto character
Review: The story gains more action in this second volume but also gets some major holes in the plot. The main failing is that the transition of Vir Cotto from bumbling comic relief to revolutionary hero is done poorly. It should have been done more gradually.
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Summary: A MUST for B5 Fans!
Review: There is NO QUESTION that this trilogy (Legions of Fire) did not skip a beat where the PSI CORPS/Bester (J. Gregory Keyes) books left off. Words can not describe this trilogy, so I suggest you add it to your cart and read it! You'll be glad you did!
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Summary: One of the best books that I have read this year!
Review: This book is a gem. I recommend it - period. This is thesecond book in a trilogy dealing with what befalls Centauri Primebetween the end of the series Babylon 5 and the forseen death of LondoMollari. The first book tells the tale of Mollari's falling under the shadow of the Drahk, old servants of the Shadows. This book tells the story of his one time aide, Vir Cotto, who is his foreseen heir to the throne. Others have seen this part of the story as the corruption and degradation of Vir - his transformation into a shadow of his enemies. I don't see it that way - for Vir or Londo. Vir is put through the wringer in this book. He learns things that no one would want to know - and you feel all of his pain with him! When he learns of what has happenned to Londo, your heart breaks with his. When he learns just what he must sacrifice of himself to save his people and his world, you share in his heartache and anguish. All of this is not the story of his corruption, but of his growth and his resolve to truly save his people. He comes face to face with the fact that if his people continue as they are, that they are doomed as surely as is Londo himself. And not for such selfless reasons as Londo has, but out of blind ignorance and herd mentality. You cry with Vir as it is brought home to him that some of the very people he wants to save, must die so that more of his people will live - and some must die by his hand! Vir tranforms from the naive confused Pollyana of his youth to the determined yet sorrowful hero that his people need him to be. And as you watch him grow, you know that you would not wish his fate on your worst enemy. Londo and Vir are to be pitied for their fates, but admired for their devotion to their people and their homeworld. Each is willing to lay down his life for love of Centauri Prime as many times as it takes. Londo through the course of the five year series lost his soul in a misguided attempt to bring Centauri Prime the respect that he felt she deserved. It took him a long time to learn his mistake and longer to regain his soul. Yet he gives it up again to save his people, knowing that they will never know, knowing - this time - exactly what he is doing and exactly why he must do it. He gives up his soul so that his people might just have a chance to live. If he had not made that sacrifice of himself, millions would have died. Vir is making the same bargain, but there is the dim hope that he may succeed and retain at least a small part of his soul. Make no mistake, Londo lost himself unknowingly the first time, doing what he thought best. But the second time he gave himself away, knowing that what he did was the best awy to save his beloved Centauri. In these two books, we are not seeing the corruption of two good men. We are seeing the sacrifice that enobles these two ordinary men who leave room for hope for their people in a future filled with hatred and doom. As for the technical side of this book, Peter David has these characters down to the smallest detail. It is frightening how I heard the voices of the actors from the show speaking his words inside my head! Londo speaks with Peter Jurassic's voice! Andreas Katsulas is there as G'kar. Jerry Doyle is thoroughly there as Michael Garibaldi. Stephen Furst is onscreen fulltime as Vir. Even a minor character like Lou Welch is there as portrayed by David Crowley! It is simply amazing. It is like watching the show in my head. My hat is off to you, Peter! I do not miss any book that you write. BUY THIS BOOK. END
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Summary: Another chapter in the B5 saga...
Review: This book picks up from the first and continues the story of Londo Mollari and his captivity under the mysterious aliens called the Drakh. Peter David does a wonderful job of portraying the character of Londo Mollari as he tries to fight as best he can against what appears to be unwinnable odds. Each character in the book sounds and acts like their TV counterparts, and the original characters are equally compelling. I won't spoil any of the plot, but I can say that it is one of those reads that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a worthy addition to the Babylon 5 universe and a great followup to the first novel. This is an absolute must have for both Babylon 5 fans and people who want to be drawn into a fascinating world of intregue and danger.
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Summary: Drink before reading, don't want them to know.
Review: This book, based on an outline from Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski (so you know it's official), covers the period in B5's history detailing the continuing rule of Emperor Londo Mollari's of Centauri Prime, all while under the thumb of the Drakh. As the Drakh continue the plans of the Shadows, their former masters, forces start brewing both on and off Centauri Prime once certain people learn what's going on. And the Drakh attack on Earth sure didn't help much. This book continues to fill in the twenty-year gap at the end of the Babylon 5 series, and is just as riveting as the show, because we know what happens, and when, but these books explain how and why. Strongly recommended.
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Summary: Deeper into the story
Review: This is a good book for Babylon 5 fans. It dives deeper into the problems that led to the destruction of Centari Prime(the second time) and the eventual liberation of the Centari. Well writen and fast paced. But noy as good as the Techno mage trilogy
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Summary: Deeper into the story
Review: This is a good book for Babylon 5 fans. It dives deeper into the problems that led to the destruction of Centari Prime(the second time) and the eventual liberation of the Centari. Well writen and fast paced. But noy as good as the Techno mage trilogy
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Summary: Solid Book
Review: This is a good book if you are a fan of Babylon 5. However, if you have never watched the show and are not familiar with its characters you will not like this book very much. It starts from where the first book left off and further develops the plot lines of Vir, Senna, Durla and Londo. It does quite a bit of character development with Vir that makes it possible to envision him as the Emperor of the Centauri Republic in the future.
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Summary: EXCELLENT A MUST READ FOR ALL B5 FANS!
Review: This is a must read series by peter David. If you are a B5 fan you are really shooting yourself in the foot by not reading Armies Of light and dark and The long night of centauri prime(book 1). The plot is genius. I thought Peter David did an excellent job. I wont spoil it for you but I will say I was shocked. It just goes to show B5 doesnt always go the way you want it to. I could never figure out why in 2278 Centauri Prime was burning and things looked as grim as they did. I am starting to see why now. I must say that there is far more than I expected. This is a true chapter in B5. If You are a B5 fan you are really missing out not reading this novel and book 1 of this series.If you are gonna read any b5 books this is the series to read. As with any trilogy I would highly recomend reading book 1. I cant wait for "Out of the darkness" coming this fall. Its gonna be a long long wait.
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Summary: The Clouds of War over Centauri Prime
Review: This is the second chapter in Peter David's trilogy Legions of Fire, based on Babylon 5. The first book was really great sci-fi literature; now let's have a look at its continuation. As you can see, there is Vir on the cover of this book. The reason for him being there is the fact that in "Armies of Light and Dark" he plays the most important role and not Londo as it was in the previous novel. To summarize the plot, it's enough to say that it deals with Vir's development. We know him as the somewhat clumsy attaché of Londo Mollari on Babylon 5. Then again a prophecy says he is destined to become Londo's successor on the throne of the Centauri Emperor. But to become the most powerful man in the entire Centauri Republic, one has to grow up, and this process is shown in this novel. Vir, supported by techno-mages, discovers the evil influence of the Drakh on Centauri Prime, and he is determined to free his world from the intruders. As a result, he creates a resistance movement, consisting of disillusioned people who aren't happy with the current nationalistic regime led by Durla and maintained by the Drakh. While Vir's resistance is gaining strength, Durla and the government are about to complete the rebuilding of the armed forces and are willing to throw their military might upon the Interstellar Alliance. The galaxy is on the brink of war... The Legions of Fire is a truly epic story, and I am not sure if it can be possibly compared to any other novel based on Babylon 5. The second book is, as stated above, centered around Vir. David's psychological insights which explain Vir's change are really amazing and make the novel very believable. (Reading it you often get the impression you are a citizen of Centauri Prime, and the events described are occurring next door.) I really recommend this book to all of you out there who claim to be sci-fi fans.
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