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Summary: The thrill keeps coming!
Review: After reading "Conquest of Paradise" by Britt Gillette, I was instantly turned onto biblical end times literature, and I just started reading the Left Behind series. The first book I read in about a day, but I finished books two and three in about a day and a half. "Nicolae" focuses on the consolidation of suspected antichrist Nicolae Carpathia's power as he creates the infamous Global Community to consolidate political power, the Global Community Network to oversee the media, and the Enigma Babylon One World Faith to unite the world's religions. Carpathia appoints himself grand potentate of the Global Community and moves closer to becoming absolute ruler. Meanwhile, the Tribulation Force continues to search for ways to undermine Nicolae's regime. Only they realize his true identity is that of the antichrist, but the Sixth Seal of the Book of Revelation is about to be poured out upon the earth. Will our heroes survive? Will they accomplish their mission to undermine Carpathia? I can't wait to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading books four through twelve, and I encourage other Left Behind fans to pick up "Conquest of Paradise: An End-Times Nano-Thriller" as additional reading. It's the book that got me into this series, and whoa, what a book! What "Left Behind" lacks in realism, "Conquest of Paradise" adds in abundance. A little less subtle than the Left Behind series, the antichrist isn't readily identifiable from the beginning. In fact, since I wasn't expecting to read a tribulation novel, it totally blew me away. The prose is more advanced and the international politics is identical to the current world scene and the war on terror. Peppered with biblical verses, "Conquest of Paradise" will turn even the most hardened skeptics into believers, or at least it will make them think twice. No one can afford to miss it. Book four brings the "Soul Harvest". If the Tribulation Force can't stop Carpathia, then maybe they can at least win a few souls for Jesus Christ!
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Summary: An exciting story that lacks any real spiritual message
Review: I really enjoy these novels. I think that they are interesting, exciting, and well-plotted. However, the truth is, that despite all of that, when I read a Christian novel, I am not reading it so much for the plot or for excitement, but rather, I tend to read it hoping to come to a more fully realized understanding of Christianity. These novels fail to deliver on that level. Again, I have enjoyed all eleven novels very much, so I would strongly recomend that you buy them if that is all you are looking for. The problem that I have with them is just that every time I finish one, I put it down feeling empty, feeling like the authors never really took advantage of the oppertunity to talk about our faith in a meaningful way, in a way that would help Christians become better Christians and help non-Christians have a better understanding of what it means to believe in Christ. If you are looking for a novel like that, I would recomend trying Brian Caldwell's novel WE ALL FALL DOWN. It is not the most pleasent novel in the world as it faces the horror of the Apocalypse full on, but I have never read a book about Christianity that so fully and completely explored the ramifications of the faith. When I put Caldwell's novel down, I was left with a new perspective on my faith and felt like I was the better because of it. I have re-read it three times so far and come away with something new each time. If you're looking for something a little more substantial than LEFT BEHIND, I would definitly recomend picking it up
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Summary: Best Left Behind so far
Review: I have read the first four books and this is by far the best. It is so intence and keeps you wanting to read on until the end. With not even a single dule moment this will be one of the best for sure. I hope the others are just as good.
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Summary: Not a perfect series but better than some give it credit for
Review: So far, I've read all eleven Left Behind novels, and while they are not perfect, I think that some people don't give it enough credit because of unfair comparisons. People often point to We All Fall Down and The Christ Clone trilogy as better novels, and in a way, they are, but they are also very different. Left Behind seems to be more of an introduction to the subject of the End Times, a series that is reaching out to all people of different ages. It's not particularly well written, but it is clear and straightforward. The characters are not particularly realistic or interesting, but these are not character studies, these are novels that are trying to give people an overview of this concept, and they do that quite well. To compare these to other novels with similar themes is a little bit unfair. We All Fall Down is much better written and more intelligent, but the focus of that novel is much more intensley spiritual and more of a character study that uses the End Times as a backdrop to explore complex issues of evil and salvation. It is for more mature, serious readers and it's aim is very different from Left Behind. Likewise, The Christ Clone is more of a techno-thriller, interested in exploring how, realistically the End Times could arive. I will admit that I enjoyed these other books more than Left Behind, but that does not take away from the fact that Left Behind still does a decent job with the subject. They are not great novels, but they are nowhere near as bad as some people are saying.
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Summary: Left Behind, Tribulation Force...
Review: I'm writing this review on the Nicolae page because I happened to land here. I have only read the first two books in the series--I quit on Nicolae. As a Christian I am embarrased by the poor writing in these books. The characters are so paper thin and unbelievable that I don't see how anyone can identify with them. The writers seem to have absolutely zero flair for capturing the range of emotions common to human beings and they have no talent for writing realistic dialogue. Even the non-Christians seem to come out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Really, really bad writing. Lame...very lame. If you want to read some good Christian novels, pick up "Pontius Pilate" and "The Flames of Rome" by Paul Maier; or some C.S. Lewis books like the Space Trilogy or The Screwtape Letters. They're not only thought provoking but they are skillfully written as well.
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Summary: more action than the first two
Review: This one was more face-paced than the first two books, which made it hard to put down. There's more action, more events happening, not so much downtime and thinking and pondering of the characters. Many parts are edge-of-your-seat reading, so read and enjoy!
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Summary: Left BEhind Book #3 Recommend reading plenty of time!!
Review: Fasten you seatbelt this one is even more exciting then the last you cant put this one down not even for a minute . Yor never knowing what going to happen next!! Recommend to everyone . Make sure you ave time to read before you pick this one up to start it every book in the series gets better and better . The writer bring each charter to life < the story line continues...
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Summary: No More Peace....
Review: It has been 18 months since the seven-year peace treaty was signed between Israel and what was the United Nations. New Babylon has emerged as the new center of the world, housing the Global Community. The people who were left behind after the massive disappearances have moved on with their lives. And so has the Tribulation Force. But all good things must come to an end.... World War III has broken out all over the world except for in Israel. Of course, Global Community Grand Potentate Nicolae Carpathia is responsible for most of it. Long after the insurrectionists have been neutralized, Carpathia continues to destroy city after city all over the world while convincing the world that the insurrecitonists are the ones responsible. Most of this third edition of the "Left Behind" series deals with the aftermath of WW3 and the rescue of Tsion Ben-Judah from Israel after the brutal murder of his family. While the first two books spent more time developing the characters, which alienated some people, this book grabs your attention quickly and never lets go. The action is fast paced and constant. No sooner than the Tribulation Force has dealt with the second seal being broken (WW3), they then have to deal with the third and fourth seals (plague, famine, death). And just when they finally have time to catch their breath, the sixth seal, the wrath of the Lamb, is broken. If book two turned you off, then "Nicolae" should be enough to bring you back to the series.
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Summary: Nicolae another great book
Review: The third book in this series was just as great as the others. As a gift last Christmas my friend gave me the entire Left Behind series and told me I should read it. I started out with the first and am slowly working my way into the series. In this book Buck, Rayford and there wives are still trying to find the answers they need. This book has it all the action, the adventure, the plot twists. Overall, this was a great book, and I can't wait to read the rest in the series.
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Summary: When is anything ever going to happen?
Review: The series was based on an intriguing topic, but the author took so disgustingly long to say anything the only thing left in the series was suspense, and the only suspense was: WHEN IS ANYTHING EVER GOING TO HAPPEN??
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