Rating:  Summary: Watch and see Review: This book will bend your mind, break your heart and give you back your soul...(If you pay attention.)
Rating:  Summary: Best of the first 6 Review: SOUL HARVEST was the best out of the first six Left Behind novles. It's much more exciting and entertaining. This one deserved 4 and 1/2. I'm very reluctant about giving 5's. As the description says, you go everywhere in the world in this one, and *shock, shock, horror, horror* I can't believe that about Amanda! Also, Mac comes in on this one and he's a favorite character of mine :)
Rating:  Summary: Grace of God Alone Review: Even as my eyes are glued to the last few pages of this book, I have become increasingly convinced that these characters exist by the grace of God alone, since they are all such extraordinary idiots! Tsion Ben-Judah alone, among the believers, is a character worthy of respect. I am fascinated by the plot and have been cross-referencing my Bible to more clearly understand what Revelation, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Isaiah actually state, though I echo a reviewer of _Nicolae_ who lamented the egregious absence of intelligent Christian fiction. Have we seen the last of such writers as C. S. Lewis? Mr. Lahaye and Mr. Jenkins, with all due respect, please credit your readers with more resourcefulness, intelligence and sense of humor in your future books. Please do not bore us with unnecessary recaps of past books or overexplain technology. Realize that the characters' histrionics are more laughable than their lame attempts at humor. I must admit that I was glad when Hattie went to the "dark side," since it would constitute considerably less dialogue for her. By all means, however, please continue to deliver your interpretation of the end times events, and please continue to use the Scriptures as your guide. You have a vast audience of readers hungry for the message but who are frustrated by wading through such careless writing.
Rating:  Summary: The worst in the series so far - but maybe there's hope Review: Why, oh why must the authors drag this series on for seven books? This is the most poorly written book I have ever read. Each character is so shallow, they are far from believable. The plot has countless incongruities that are simply impossible to believe ... and I'm a Christian! I admire the authors for trying to preach a good message, but I can't help but cringe at the potential damage it is doing the image of Christianity. A first step in rectifying the flaws of these books would be to write as though someone older than a first grader were reading them. At any rate, I do hope that these books cause people to think. And if they at least succeed in that, then hopefully they are being used to God's glory and the furthering of his kingdom.
Rating:  Summary: Great Story, Repetitive Writing Review: I really enjoy the story lines and the characters. That alone makes it worth reading. I don't agree with everything they write - I personally would be more afraid of the antichrist. But my only complaint is the repetition. I would have enjoyed this better had I had a condensed version. There is so much repetition in the books. It is like today's tv news shows - they are constantly telling you about the story ahead, but never showing you that story. I wish it had been written a little tighter. Definitely worth reading though. Very thought provactive. Kudos to the authors.
Rating:  Summary: Several engrossing mysteries introduced Review: Faster paced than the previous books in the series, this book shows our heroes in serious, life-threatening situations. The good guys vs. the bad guys become more evident and active than in the previous editions. New mysteries are revealed that will virtually turn the pages for you, screaming for answers such as the real story behind Bruce's death and what will be found on the bottom of the Tigris River. But the most memorable and humorous line in the entire series so far can be found in this book - One of the characters says, "If this is the 'Wrath of the Lamb', then I think I better make friends with that lamb!"
Rating:  Summary: Better Than The Rest! Review: Well... now I am putting down all my other books and focusing on the LEFT BEHIND series! "Soul Harvest" was an incredible book, and it was so much better than the first; don't get me wrong, I loved the first three (although -- here's a little review for "Nicolae" -- "Nicolae" seemed to drag a little bit, it was still a good book)... but this one is just so amazing! In fact -- I am not being at all sarcastic -- I just finished "Soul Harvest" about five minutes ago. I came on-line just to write this review -- that is how much I loved it! But, let me tell you, I was waiting for the Trumpet Judgements to occur, since I knew that they sounded so -- for lack of a better word -- cool! I won't give the whole book away, but let me just tell you that two or three of them will occur at the end (and I do mean the end!) of this book. Although I believe that the best part of the book is at the end (or the last 50 pages), the whole thing is very good and very well written. I must go now... I need to read "Apollyon"... (I hear it's the best of the series so far)
Rating:  Summary: Exciting stories but poorly written Review: So far I've read the first four books of the series and have found the story lines very enjoyable. My only regret is that the books are very poorly written. The writing in Left Behind was so awful, I almost didn't finish it. As an example of this poor writing, it took four books before we are given a description of what Chloe actually looks like. However, if you are not looking for great written works of fiction you should find that the story lines and chase scenes are quite exciting and I am looking forward to completing the series. As far as those who want to debate prophecy, none of us really know exactly what will happen so it is no need to take the authors interpretations so seriously. I am reading the stories strictly as fiction with the hope that I gain a little insight and understanding to some of the more difficult passages of Bible prophecy.
Rating:  Summary: Excellent set of books Review: This set of books by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins is one of the best sets of books that I have read in a long time. My wife and parents also love the series and it seems that none of us can hardly wait for the next one in series.
Rating:  Summary: Why are there all these 5 star ratings? Review: This series should have been written in 2 or 3 books. The authors repeat the same tales over and over! How many people does Ray have to tell about his "almost" infidelity? I have begged a friend to tell me what happens. I am interested in the outcome, but I just don't think I can take any more of these books. Seems like the authors are filling up space to make money on more books. If you are smart, you will never read the first one!
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