Difference between revisions of "Legion"

From The Coppermind
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
(37 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{book
  
{{book
 
|cover=Legion cover.jpg
  
|cover=Legion cover.jpg
  +
|series=[[Legion (series)|Legion]]
  +
|sequel=Skin Deep
 
|released=September 11, 2012
  
|released=September 11, 2012
−
|publisher=Dragonsteel Entertainment
 +
|'publisher=[[wikipedia:Subterranean Press|Subterranean Press]], [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]]
  +
|ISBN=978-1-5960-6485-0
  +
|page-count=88
  +
|word-count=[[/Statistical_analysis|18,081]]
 
}}
  
}}
  +
{{for|Legion (series)|the series|pre=This article is about the first book in a series|post=For the main character in the series, occasionally nicknamed Legion, see [[Stephen Leeds]].}}
−
'''Legion''' is a novella written by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. Released in September 2012, as e-book and hardcover from Subterranean Press.
  
  +
'''''Legion''''' is a novella written by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. It was first released in September 2012 in hardcover format by [[wikipedia:Subterranean Press|Subterranean Press]] and in e-book by [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]].{{bws ref|new-novella-legion-up-for-preorder-at-subterranean-press|Legion press release|date=2012-02-03}} It is the first book in the [[Legion (series)|''Legion'' series]] and introduces the character [[Stephen Leeds]]. Legion is a modern-day thriller/mystery with some science fiction undertones.
   
  +
== Synopsis ==
  +
{{quote
  ⚫
|Stephen Leeds is perfectly sane. It's his hallucinations who are mad.<br />A genius of unrivaled aptitude, Stephen can learn any new skill, vocation, or art in a matter of hours. However, to contain all of this, his mind creates hallucinatory people—Stephen calls them aspects—to hold and manifest the information. Wherever he goes, he is joined by a team of imaginary experts to give advice, interpretation, and explanation. He uses them to solve problems...for a price.<br />His brain is getting a little crowded, however, and the aspects tend to take on lives of their own. When a company hires him to recover stolen property--a camera that can allegedly take pictures of the past—Stephen finds himself in an adventure crossing oceans and fighting terrorists. What he discovers may upend the foundation of three major world religions—and, perhaps, give him a vital clue into the true nature of his aspects.
  +
| Amazon.com blurb
  +
}}
  +
  +
== Summary ==
  +
{{for|/Summary|a chapter by chapter summary}}
  +
  +
== Setting ==
  +
Legion is set in an alternative universe Earth which seems to be equivalent to ours up to the 21st century. There seems to be the possibility of some secret/shady supernatural investment in however Stephen Leeds's powers work, and there are some alterations to history given how famous and influential Steven has become. There also seems to be developments of technology which have not had parallels in our world, such as a camera that can take pictures of the past developed by [[Azari Laboratories, Inc]].
  +
  +
== Cover Gallery ==
  +
{{for|/Covers|a cover gallery of Legion}}
   
  +
== Statistical Analysis ==
−
==Description==
  
  +
{{for|/Statistical analysis|a full statistical analysis}}
−
The book story is a modern-day thriller/mystery with some science fiction undertones.
  
  +
''Legion'' consists of eight chapters, reaching a total 18,081 word count.
   
  +
{|class="wikitable"
⚫
{{quote|Stephen Leeds is perfectly sane. It’s his hallucinations who are mad.<br>A genius of unrivaled aptitude, Stephen can learn any new skill, vocation, or art in a matter of hours. However, to contain all of this, his mind creates hallucinatory people—Stephen calls them aspects—to hold and manifest the information. Wherever he goes, he is joined by a team of imaginary experts to give advice, interpretation, and explanation. He uses them to solve problems...for a price.<br>His brain is getting a little crowded, however, and the aspects have a tendency of taking on lives of their own. When a company hires him to recover stolen property--a camera that can allegedly take pictures of the past—Stephen finds himself in an adventure crossing oceans and fighting terrorists. What he discovers may upend the foundation of three major world religions—and, perhaps, give him a vital clue into the true nature of his aspects.|Amazon.com blurb}}
  
  +
|-
  +
! Word Count
  +
| style="text-align:center" | 18,081
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! Page Count
  +
| style="text-align:center" | 88
  +
| Subterranean Press hardback
  +
|-
  +
! Chapter Count
  +
| style="text-align:center" | 8
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
|}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
<references />
  
<references />
−
{{stub}}
 +
{{meta/partial}}
  +
{{Legion}}
 
{{books}}
  
{{books}}
  +
[[Category:Legion| 1]]
  +
[[category: meta]]

Revision as of 10:22, 8 November 2022

Legion>
Legion cover.jpg
by Isaac Stewart
Legion
Precedes Skin Deep
Released September 11, 2012
Publisher Subterranean Press, Dragonsteel Entertainment
ISBN 978-1-5960-6485-0
Page Count 88
Word Count 18,081
This article is about the first book in a series. For the series, see Legion (series). For the main character in the series, occasionally nicknamed Legion, see Stephen Leeds.

Legion is a novella written by Brandon Sanderson. It was first released in September 2012 in hardcover format by Subterranean Press and in e-book by Dragonsteel Entertainment.[1] It is the first book in the Legion series and introduces the character Stephen Leeds. Legion is a modern-day thriller/mystery with some science fiction undertones.

Synopsis

“Stephen Leeds is perfectly sane. It's his hallucinations who are mad.
A genius of unrivaled aptitude, Stephen can learn any new skill, vocation, or art in a matter of hours. However, to contain all of this, his mind creates hallucinatory people—Stephen calls them aspects—to hold and manifest the information. Wherever he goes, he is joined by a team of imaginary experts to give advice, interpretation, and explanation. He uses them to solve problems...for a price.
His brain is getting a little crowded, however, and the aspects tend to take on lives of their own. When a company hires him to recover stolen property--a camera that can allegedly take pictures of the past—Stephen finds himself in an adventure crossing oceans and fighting terrorists. What he discovers may upend the foundation of three major world religions—and, perhaps, give him a vital clue into the true nature of his aspects. ”

— Amazon.com blurb

Summary

For a chapter by chapter summary, see /Summary.

Setting

Legion is set in an alternative universe Earth which seems to be equivalent to ours up to the 21st century. There seems to be the possibility of some secret/shady supernatural investment in however Stephen Leeds's powers work, and there are some alterations to history given how famous and influential Steven has become. There also seems to be developments of technology which have not had parallels in our world, such as a camera that can take pictures of the past developed by Azari Laboratories, Inc.

Cover Gallery

For a cover gallery of Legion, see /Covers.

Statistical Analysis

For a full statistical analysis, see /Statistical analysis.

Legion consists of eight chapters, reaching a total 18,081 word count.

Word Count 18,081
Page Count 88 Subterranean Press hardback
Chapter Count 8

Notes

  1. ↑ Legion press release
    — Brandon's website - 2012-02-03#
This meta article is still missing information. Please help The Coppermind by expanding it.
Retrieved from "https://coppermind.net/wiki/Legion?&oldid=168719"