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Summary: it's not real yet,but the suspence and truth is yet to come
Review: I always thought that the last book in the Bible, Revelation, was boring. That was before I read the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. The books in this series are my favorite of all time! For one thing, they are action packed! I love the part where the satanic anti-Christ, Nicholae, calls everyone who's anyone to a meeting and kills the only two above him! Oh, it gets better! He then manipulates everyone in the room into believing that they killed themselves! Among those in the room was Cameron "Buck" Williams. He was a newly saved Christian, and God protected him from brainwashing. Also, at the beginning of the series, millions disappear all in one instant! For those of you who don't know, this was predicted just over 2 thousand years ago! All the Christians disappear off the face of the earth, leaving the confusion and wreckage on Earth. Rayford Steele was piloting a Pan-Com 747 at the time. After the emergency landing, he drove home, already knowing what he'd find. His wife had told him about this, and he hadn't believed. He knew he and his daughter had been left behind. They eventually went to Hope Village Church and got saved. They ended up joining the "Tribulation Force", or the inner core of the church, along with Bruce Barnes, a pastor who got left behind because he thought he could get to heaven by doing good deeds, Buck, and Amanda. They survived everything together. This is where romance comes in. That's the next reason I love these books. Buck and Chloe have a cute little love story involving a cookie. Ray and Amanda fall in love, too. They have a double wedding. Amanda was killed just before Ray heard she could have been a spy for Nicholae. He was crushed. He just wouldn't accept she had lied to him. Another reason I love these books is they make me think. I mean, what if I was left behind? I mean I know I won't be but still. You see, when you read these books, the prophecies of Revelation aren't boring at all.
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Summary: Too Slow!
Review: I've read all the books in the Left Behind series. The 1st (Left Behind) was excellent and I couldn't wait to read the next 2 (Tribulation Force and Nicolae). They seemed to slow down a bit, but still kept me interested. Soul Harvest and now Apollyon have been entirely too slow and the characters don't really interest me anymore. The dialogue seems forced and stiff. La Haye and Jenkins need to slow down themselves and take the time necessary to generate a good product - a book that is not slow-moving, but has more action and substance. This subject matter is too important! This series still has great potential and I'll probably continue to read the books. I'll just be sure to check them out from the library next time!
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Summary: Apollyon is Awesome
Review: I love the left behind books, but was dissapointed with the Cloudten movie. I still like this book out of them all. I reccomend that everyone read this books even if they don't believe.
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Summary: "Here's another fine mess we've gotten into."
Review: After taking a two year break from this seemingly endless series of end of the world novels I finally picked it back up where I had left it behind, with Nicolae Carpathia (aka The AnitChrist) deciding to show up at the Meeting of the Witnesses after all.
Apollyon, like the others before it, is a quick and frothy read that emphasizes cliffhanger action above any real dramatic tension. Think of it as Irwin Allen's Production of The Book of Revelations. What lifted this entry above a three star rating was the somewhat refreshing humor I found in it. Some of the slapstick moments (at the AntiChrist's or his Supreme Commander's expense) were quite refreshing, although Supreme Evil Incarnate treated as a buffoon does not inspire fear in me. I also have a soft spot in my heart for monster mayhem and the swarm of locust like demons at the novel's conclusion satisfied that B-movie craving quite nicely. After the disappointing Soul Harvest this was a breath of fresh air and it left me hungry for the next book in the series, which is just what Jenkins wants to inspire in his devoted readership. I enjoyed it but, seeing that it suffers from the same problems (no real dramatic tension, endless repetition of cliffhangers, Hero Death Exemption) and only moves the story forward by inches, I cannot really recommend it, but, from a personal entertainment standpoint, I give it four stars for the guilty pleasure of it all.
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Summary: About end-times books
Review: The comparisons between end-times novels which have been made by other reviewers is probably useful, so here's my take on the matter.Last Day makes no attempt at all to adhere to scriptural prophecy. It is, in fact, less accurate scripturally than The Omen movies or End of Days. If you want a fun read and don't care whether the story has any connection to scripture, it's okay. Left Behind is an action adventure written primarily for Christians with a huge cross-over into the secular market. It sticks very closely to scripture and to prophecy of the time during the Tribulation. There is never any doubt of the authors' position and which characters are good and which are bad. Beyond that, there's been so much said about Left Behind by other readers that probably every possible opinion has been expressed. Some love it. Some hate it. Personally, I like the Left Behind series a lot. The Christ Clone Trilogy, my definite favorite among the list, is written for a secular audience with a big cross-over into the Christian market. Through most of the 3 books you don't know what the author's position is or which (if any) of the characters speak for him. Only in the last book do you find out he is a Christian and that he is using his story telling ability to reach the lost with the Gospel and the danger that faces them if they do not accept it. We All Fall Down is a story of a man forced to make decisions about himself and God when faced by undeniable evidence that the Bible is true. It's an interesting exploration in character but the author's development of the events of the Tribulation is muddled and very thin. The thing most Christians object to about We All Fall Down is the non-stop use of extreme profanity by the main character. It was hard for me to get past all the f-words, and I certainly would not say I enjoyed it, still it made me think.
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Summary: Much better than 4.
Review: After being quite dissapointed by left behind 4 I find this one to be far more interesting and enjoyable. It helped that Buck and Rayford had quit their jobs which meant that they did not have to resort to lying and deceiving so much in this one. Judgement is well and truly being poured out on earth in this book and we get to read about what it might be like for those who don't know God when the end of the world hits. The scenes involving the demonic locusts being unleashed are particularly harrowing and would be terrifying for those on the wrong side. On another not, I was walking in the city the other day and came across an indian man passing out books, this one caught my eye as it was called "Survivors:you'll be surprised who'll get left behind" and the cover art etc is very much like the left behind series. This book is not related to the Left Behind series but gives an alternative scenario and is very interesting reading. He was only asking for a small donation to obtain this book. Check out jesuschristians.com for further info. I for one was intrigued at the alternatives, this one, instead of staring with the rapture starts with a nuclear attack on the U.S. and the cover, whilst made pre september 11, is prophetic. Also in this story, the christians are not the average evangelical americianised version but rather more biblical followers of Jesus. With too many christians today out to make a buck from other christians by offering them entertainment, it's important to be discerning, don't fall for every doctrine that comes candy coated down the road, e.g. big haired preachers screaming out you about how Jesus was rich and wants us all to have heaps of cash and never have problems. How did I get off on that? Anyway, enjoy these books but think for yourself, thanks for reading.
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Summary: An Absolutely Amazing Series (Books, & Audio Book's)
Review: I don't know how anyone couldn't love these books. The depth of the characters, and the story is incredible. I'll admit, with the first book I was not yet hooked. Wasn't completely sure if I'd even read the next one in the series. But I am sooo glad I did. Half way through, I knew I was hooked. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CHRISTIAN FICTION LOVER TO LOVE THESE BOOKS! Even for those non-believers, that are looking for a great on the edge of your seat adventure/thriller to read, this is a GREAT read!!! And who knows, by the time you get half way through the series you may see things differently about life.
And for those who are believers, this series will make/help you understand revelations so, so much better and easier. To anyone who loves to read and really get into the books they're reading, this series is a MUST READ!
As highly as I recommend the Left Behind Series to Readers, I have an even HIGHER recomendation regarding this series. THE UNABRIDGED AUDIO BOOKS read by RICHARD FERRONE. Even if you have read the entire series, go back and listen to these done on audio by Richard. He is amazing! As incredible as LaHaye and Jenkins are at creating the characters, Richard is absolutely amazing at bringing them to life, and drawing you into the story. Richard Ferrone is the best audio book reader I have ever heard by FAR! Listening to the story being read to you and acted out by ferrone puts an entirely different spin on enjoying this series. (don't confuse the unabridged version with the abridged however. Frank Muller does the abridged version, and I kid you not, he's terrible.)
I listen to these tapes when I go out for my daily walks, and not wanting to turn it off, I just walk and walk and walk. Great excercise for the body and the brain at the same time!
Whether you are reading the books or listening to the unabridged tapes, you will not want to put the book down or turn the tapes off, and each book will leave you dying to start the next. I'm just starting book 10 and I am on the edge of my seat to know whats going to happen next. The Left Behind Series is so worth getting into on so many levels. ~~~~~
~~~~ Have you checked out the Dramatic Sound and Drama Series yet? Gotta check it out!
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Summary: The battle for eternity...
Review: The battle for eternity continues, but the soap opera is becoming...well...a soap opera. For those who desire a wilder, more thought-provoking ride, try Steve Alten's RESURRECTION (read DOMAIN first). While Apollyon was good, Resurrection presents things I've never read or imagined before, and really kept me guessing what was coming next.
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Summary: 5 and counting....
Review: This book shows how God still works miracles in the lives of his people. It shows the truths about believers and non-believers in a battle for eternity. I have enjoyed reading books 1-5 in this series and I plan to continue to #6 shortly.
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Summary: The whole series of Left Behind
Review: I have books 1-11 and I would read them over and over. I recommend them to all my friends and family.
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