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Summary: Who is left after the desecration and devastation?
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The safety once found in the city of Chicago is lost, and the groups must divide and try to get to build new safe communities. I wish I had some of the technological devices that the Tribulation Force did. The techie in me loved the descriptions and wanted more. These tools allowed Chloe to manage her international conglomerate of Christian traders without slowing. Now, some of the shippers who supported the trading cause have been caught and killed. This is a time when only those with the mark of Carpathia can buy, sell, get medical aid, or go out without expecting to be captured.
This book is powerfully visual, but I would still like to know more about Petra, and if it does fit the Biblical place of refuge. It probably does since LaHaye and Jenkins have obviously done extensive Biblical research to put the series together. More descriptions, I think, would be helpful.
Millions of Judeo-Christians are living in this arid place where there is no source of water or food. However, just as God provided for the Israelites as they spent forty years wandering the deserts in the Old Testament, God provides manna and a continuous fountain. If it seems that the authors have used a deus ex machine process for the miracles, remember this is a series about God protecting his own and showing His miraculous intervention.
Carpathia sees millions of people in Petra, so he must try to destroy the city. A target so ready that how can he resist? But, just as he was unable to kill the two prophets in the streets of Jerusalem until their time was fulfilled, he is stopped by God's power. Frustrated, the antichrist's forces work to lure the undecided who reside in Petra into their fold.
More characters become primary, and I found many of them unique and fascinating. Intrigue and action are still the driving force for this book as Christians try to save other believers and those who have not yet taken the mark, which was required in book eight of the series. With millions of people still on earth, Carpathia's forces have not been able to compel everyone to receive the mark or die. It is still gory, and there are a lot of believers who are captured and killed. The antichrist's soldiers were hampered by the boils and sores, and perhaps this was God's way of giving aid to His remnant.
Hurry I need the next book. As I have stated previously, I am a captive audience; therefore, it is five stars for me. That is just my opinion.
Victoria Tarrani
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Summary: Disappointed....
Review: After hearing so many good things about this series, I decided to borrow The Remnant from the library. Now, normally, I can read just about any book; however predictable the storyline may be, I make myself finish the book. With this book however, I read a few chapters, skimmed a lot, and just completely gave up about two-thirds into the book. I think the part that really ruined it for me was pages 314-316. That scene was just right out of the book of Numbers(Korah's rebellion) and written practically word for word. That was blatant plagiarism. What would the author(Moses) think? (half j/k) Couldn't they come up with their own ideas?
If the other books are as bad as this, then I really don't get why this series is so popular.To be fair, maybe I should read the 1st book. Hopefully, it'll prove to be more exciting.
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Summary: Welcome Back! Book 10 is a great 'save' after Book 9.
Review: After reading Desecraton, I was so disappointed that I was ready to hang up the series. Books 1-6 had been enjoyable and what I would consider 'really good' books for all. By books 7&8 things were beginning to decline. However, when I read book 9 I was certain that the only reason it was published was because of the author's names and the attention they had drawn from the previous books in the series. What a total disappointment it was. I came close to not continuing with the series. However, I am very glad I was stuborn and proceeded to do so. The Remnant is truly worthy of putting them back into favor with me. The Remnant is fast moving, and detailed. We are seeing events happening and unfolding as we would imagine they will be. You will see action that includes nearly all of the characters being involved, without staying on one character or series of events that lasts too long. The pace is set just right. It is not going too quickly that it is skipping details that are important, and yet it is not slowing down and describing every minor and boring detail that we surely are not interested in. Chloe is annoying, and although her desire to 'be in the action' obviously shows us that she is better off working on the Coop project, she proves she is not good when it comes to common sense in a crisis. Sabastian's section of his capture and exciting escape is detailed and truly a worthy adventure in itself. The rather silly appearance of Michael as co-pilot was somewhat goofy, but humourous in a way. (While at the same time, we can only admit that God works in mysterious ways and He can do anything) And, the amazing events at Petra will only confirm how the Lord does protect His flocks. Reading this can only bring comfort to those who fear death. That is..........if you know the truth. Although none of us want to leave our loved ones. And, I know that I am a sinner and it will be hard for me when I have to look Jesus in the eyes and answer for what I've done here. I surely have not used all that He has given me and done my best. It is still exciting, to us who know Christ. And, to those who do not, I pray it will make them want to. That it will make them search and find the Truth. This book is fiction, we all know that. But, only God knows exactly when and where and how these events will take place. The stories from this series bring out our imagination to think and comprehend what is totally uncomprehensible. Many things are quoted from scripture and will occur. The hows,whens, wheres - we have yet to find out. But, if you are not a believer,you surely will find some parts that cause you to want to search further and learn more. I pray that you do. If for no other reason than to just learn more. If you are a believer, then you can enjoy these, knowing that although they are fictional writing, they are inspired by truth. I definitly recommend this book. And, although you may have been dissappointed with 9, don't give up and stop there. Read on.
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Summary: A failure
Review: I am an ardent believer in Christ, but that does not mean that anything written about Christianity should be endorsed and embraced regardless of its quality. I have read all 12 of these novels and they simply aren't very good. The writing is poor, the plot unimaginative, and there certainly isn't anything in these books that will cause a Christian to re-examine and thus more fully embrace our beliefs. Look, I don't doubt that the authors had the best intentions with these books, but quality has to count for something. There are better alternatives out there. Try We All Fall Down by Caldwell. It's well-written and extreimly intelligent. If you're going to read about Christianity, read something that is worth your time.
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Summary: The end is coming but they still come up with ideas
Review: I don't think they publicized the release of this book very well. I was walking in a bookstore and saw it...and OF COURSE...has to have it! I, like many others, was disappointed with Book 9. I thought that the series had grown too quickly and the authors were struggling for words to fill up the rest of the series. So I bought the book expecting another disappointing story. I was so glad to see the return of the great story that was in the earlier books. No, this is not AS enticing as books 1-8 -- and that's why only 4 stars, but it is a page-turner and it is a great depiction of this time. I loved it--hope you will too--and am anxiously waiting for the next installment. One last bit of advice...reread some of the earlier ones...I jumped right into this and wished I had taken the time to go back and be in-sync with Chloe, Buck and Capt Steele again! That is next on the agenda
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Summary: The Big Let Down in the Series Begins....
Review: I guess it had to happen. Books Six, Seven, Eight and Nine were absolutely excellent. Halfway through this book, I was getting excited about what was promising to be a strong end to the series. But as I noted, halfway through this book, everything hit the brick wall with a loud, resounding splat. The first half of this book continues an excellent storyline, and continues working phenomenal character growth. But for some odd reason, this book quickly degenerates into a Bible tract. Much like Books Four and Five, the second half of this book destroys the excellent promise and progress of Six through Nine. I have hopes that things will turn around in the last two books of the series, but somehow I see the preachy Bible tract aspect continue through to the end. What a shame if it does...this series had so much potential to be more than just a scare tactic towards witnessing.
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Summary: The Remnant is Gathered and Protected in Petra..
Review: I just finished Armageddon, and I am writing a review for both of these books right now.
This series did seem to drag a little slower in the middle books, but this book, The Remnant, and Armageddon both kept my interest rivetted to the pages and I am thirsting for more.
The series picks up in this installment and takes some giant leaps in the next book. I am still VERY hooked on this series!
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Summary: great book
Review: I love the Left Behind series. I own all of the books. This is very entertaining and captures your interest from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the end. Wonderful book!
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Summary: What a load of crap
Review: I love this series, and I am always anticipating the next book to come, even though the last few have seemed on the slow side. After reading this book, I am back on track - looking forward to the next one. The book spans over a long period of time as all the tribulation saints await for the appearing. The last few chapters are really speeding things up, and I'm expecting the next one to be even better!
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Summary: Remnant
Review: I love this series, and I am always anticipating the next book to come, even though the last few have seemed on the slow side. After reading this book, I am back on track - looking forward to the next one. The book spans over a long period of time as all the tribulation saints await for the appearing. The last few chapters are really speeding things up, and I'm expecting the next one to be even better!
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