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Title: Armies of Light and Dark (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 2)
ISBN: 034542719X
Author:
Peter David
Publicate Date: 2000-05-02
Publish: 2000-05-02
List Price: $7.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: why stop with the first of the trilogy?
You need to keep going if you read the first one. You will not be disappointed if you want to find out how Vir becomes who he is.
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2: Armies of Light and Dark (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 2)
Great reading. You need to read all 3 books to get the full picture.
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3: Entertaining and easy reading
I am a lomg-time B5 fan, who purchased and retaina all video versions and spin offs, which I dust off and re-watch ever other year or so.
This is My first printed story by independent authors following outlines by B5 creator, J. Straczynski. I liked the book and in my opinion it was credible, well-written, entertaining, and followed the B5 story line well. I thank the author, Peter David, for his effort in writing the Final Reckoning - The Fate of Bester. I have no negative comments about the book or the author, and I hope he will write more B5 stories. I will probably buy all the B5 paperbacks eventually.
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4: Vir's Growth Continues
I have to say that I really like the way Vir is developing as a character in this book. Vir was always the bumbling aide de camp for Londo, but he has taken on an entirely new role during this crisis faced by his homeworld, and I must say that it rather becomes him.
This volume covers the time period from 2267-2273. Centauri Prime is falling deeper and deeper into the abyss and there is nothing Emperor Londo Mollari can do about it. Durla has all but taken over all of the functions of government in Centauri Prime and the anti-foreigner campaign is taking a new life among the Centauri.
A small number are prepared to resist this new order, led by Vir. Vir has help, namely from the mysterious technomages.
Garibaldi and G-Kar come into the story about halfway through the book, and President Sheriden at the end. This story very skillfully brings us from a hurting world, smarting from the beating it took at the hands of the Alliance to the subterfuge Durla and his followers use to rebuild Centauri strength.
Sure, Earth parallels are in evidence, as I suppose seem to be inevitable. However, for Babylon V fans, this storyline makes a lot of sense and is compelling. For those not familiar with the Babylon V universe, get familiar with it and read book one before picking up this volume. While this isn't heavy reading, the background information is highly useful for understanding what goes on in the book.
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5: Second Book in Series - Even Better Than First
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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