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Summary: These are GREAT books and ...
Review: These are GREAT books and I can't wait for The Remnant!!! In the meantime, I've been reading The Christ Clone Trilogy by James BeauSeigneur. Definitely a MUST READ while you wait for The Remnant!
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Summary: A dangerous book, you will have a hard time putting it down
Review: The Left-Behind series of books and Radio Drama have really grabbed me. This volume, as well as it's predecessors, have renewed my interest in not only drama, but radio drama as well. I find myself talking about the characters as though they were my personal friends, and having a rough time "over there", where ever that is. Very believable and consistent in the story theme. It took very little time for me to adjust to the multiple stories happening at basically at the same time. A++++
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Summary: MAKE IT STOP PLEEEEEASE
Review: This book is the ninth book in the Left Behind series. The NINTH BOOK. Do LaHaye and Jenkins really need to drag this story out for so long? I personally think that these two are just out to make a ton of money from people who don't realize they're reading garbage, which is exactly what this series has become. I'll admit I loved the first few books, even though the characters were shallow and so on, but after about book four or five (I don't remember; it was SUCH a long time ago) it just went downhill. It just seems strange that the first four to five books covered three years, but the past four books have covered less than a year. Why has the pace slowed down so much? The authors are just out to make a profit, I think. And has anyone noticed that the margins keeping inching inward and the spacing and fonts slowly get bigger? I just can't take it anymore. One more thing. I think it's strange that it takes almost a year to write each book. What are they doing during this time? By the time you get the next book, you forget who's where and what's going on because everything is so shallow and forgettable. I have continued to read the series hoping it would get better, but I am convinced now that it will not. This is the last Left Behind book I will read. Please DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. DO NOT ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTINUE THIS... Use your money on something more enjoyable,... You will be glad you did.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I've never reviewed a book on Amazon, but since I've enthusiastically read every store in this series I just had to add my two cents. The first six books were read in one or two sittings, at the detriment of my daily activities. Books 7 and 8 were read in 3-4 sittings, and this book was read over the span of a week or so. I hope the trend is reversed with the next book. Desecration wasn't very gripping and only spanned a few days. Carpathia is now a comic book character. The lack of sophistication and subtlety with his character development is very disappointing.I'm hopeful the authors will resist pressure to put out the next book in six months if it continues to diminish the quality of the writing, plot and character development.
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Summary: Lahaye & Jenkins Sin
Review: This is my 9th outing on the "Left Behind" droll.
What exactly is so droll about this book or this series of books for that matter?
They are:
1. Character development or lack of.
2. Stereotypes.
3. Writting, or lack of.
4. Plot, barring what is outlined in Revelations. Character development. I'd have to say after pounding out 9 books, you'd think that Lahaye and Jenkins would have spent some extra time developing the characters a little more better. Its not like they have spend any extraneous amount of time fleshing out the story, I mean its all written in Revelations. Carpathia and his flunkies i.e.; Leon, Viv, Mr Moon..etc are all quite 2-dimensional and have no real substance. Okay, you're the Anti-Christ, not some mincing cartoon character. Why is it when the Lord releases another judgement against mankind, and it ends up sticking it to Carpathia, that we're treated to some sort of comical childlike antics instead of something more menacing that you'd think a real Anti-Christ would do? Yes, these people are evil and have abandon the Lord, but does that make them congentially stupid too? I have alot of problems with how characters react in these books. First example is Chloe, Ray Steele's daughter. She is busy taking care of her infant son while in a safe-house in Chicago. She's antsy about getting out and going on "missions" for the Trib-force. Hello? You have a newborn son and you want to go out an play spy during the most horrific period in human history? Aren't you concerned on how you're going to feed your child or protect him from the trials and judgements up head? Thats to say nothing about having a child during this period of time! Do you really want to expose a child to mass death and destruction? This isn't a snow storm or huricane thats coming, this is God's wrath.
Hattie Durham. What is up with this character? Granted, she does remind me of someone who I have in my life, but she has to be the most annoying character ever created. Even after she becomes saved, she still is annoying. You'd think that the authors would beef up the character a little or take her in another direction, but before they even attempt something like that, they tend to "off" her. Stereotypes. I want to present Mr. Lehaye and Jenkins with the 2001 KKK award for best sterotype of a race or culture. Case in point to how he treats dialog pertaining to Chang Wong's parents. I don't think I've heard such classic broken english since my last trip to Chinatown. "Okay son. You don't tell father you believe in God. No, No, No. I talkie with him. You just sit there and be good son. I make you pork flied lice and press you shirt." Oh puleeze!
Why do all chinese people have to speak in pigeon english? Is it necessary to insult the intelligence of the reader to assume just because somone is from another country other than the United States, that they don't have basic knowledge or mastery of the english language. It was strange reading some of the dialog that went one between Chang and his mother. I was almost expecting anyone with a Mexican nationality to walk around wearing a sombrero and eating refried beans, or someone of Irish decent getting crocked on whiskey every chance they got. Writting. I believe both authors have written many books on the subject of Christianity. I haven't had the opportunity to read any of there other works, but I believe the books had little in regards to story outline or pacing, or even dialog for that matter. I think the greatest strength that both authors have is their knowledge in the Bible and their interpetation of the events outlined in Revelations. Aside from that they need to invest heavily in a spell checker and a proof-reader. Granted, I'm no Shakespeare, but if you're going to tell a story, you need to do it right. I found that I had to read and re-read a number of paragraphs again and again because of lousy grammer and sentence structure. I'm certain that Jenkins and Lehaye are trying to pound these books out as fast as they can type on a keyboard. I'm sure they're rushing these books out with little thought as to checking what they are writing or saying really makes sense. If they slowed down a little and re-read their work, I'm sure they could fix the writting up a little. Plot. Only reason why I'm reading the series is to see how they flesh out Revelations. As a firm believer in the Bible and Christ, I shed no doubt that these events outline in Revelations will come to term. When is anyone's guess. What I wonder, or fear is what will the days of the Tribuation be like. That was my hope that the authors would shed some light on. Unfortunately, were treated to very little of post-rapture life and plenty of James Bond-like antics that don't really add up in a world that is being shaken up by God's judgements. You'd think that these people would be more concerned for their own safety or where they are going to get their next meal or if they're going to die tomorrow than worry about situations that are completely in God's hands. My recommendation for Left Behind is to leave it behind. If you are looking for a more personal account on what the Tribulation will be like on a more human perspective, I recommend "We All Fall Down" by Brian Caldwell.
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Summary: Desecration Will Leave you Wanting More.
Review: The 9th book of the Left Behind Series is the best. LaHaye and Jenkins did a great job writing this book. The events that occur will make you not want to put it down until you read the last sentence which will still leave you wanting more. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to experience the power of Christ.
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Summary: A good continuation
Review: I felt this book really kept my interest and I can't wait for the next one. If I have one complaint it's that the authors are 'sugar-coating' the end times. It almost makes you want to be there, and believe me you won't. While, this is fiction, there is one thing clear in the Bible, the Holy Spirit, Christ's presence will leave the earth during the tribulation thus why it says the Antichrist will rule the earth. So, to say that Rayford and the whole crew are being spoken to by God and angels is DEFINITELY fiction, those who are left are on their own, thus the reason to get right, now!
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Summary: I guess I'm hooked but...
Review: Okay, I'm hooked on this series. I've now read all 9 books of the Left Behind series and I'll definitely read the rest as they come out. There's enough good to keep me going through the dry stuff. I guess I'm just a sucker for a soap opera. I'm hooked on the story of the characters. On the other hand, while I'll keep reading Left Behind, I have to agree with those who say that The Christ Clone Trilogy by James BeauSeigneur is really a better and much more realistic end times series. Besides since The Christ Clone Trilogy is a completed series, you don't have to worry so much that the rapture will come before you finish reading. ;-)
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Summary: Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne (Left Behind #9)
Review: Probably the worst in the series...The majority of the book seemed to be just filler information...and not very interesting. I think the authors must have rushed through this one just to have it on the shelves in time...
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Summary: Lahay's done it agian.
Review: As an agnostic I look at these books with the same skeptisism as those who do not believe in a rapture or tribulation. I definitly do not read these books for content, because the character development and writing techniques just aren't there. I read them because the Left Behind books are interesting and shine a new light on a post rapturic world. These books are great page turners and Desecration is no different. Desecration takes you through the first few weeks of the Great Tribulation as Operation Eagle is executed and the Remnant of Isreal flees to Petra. The cliffhanger is the greatest so far and I eagerly wait until the 10th book comes out. The Left Behind books are definiltey not your average Christain Fiction. Desecration is worth your money!
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