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Summary: I Felt God Tugging at My Soul
Review: I have read books more terrifying, and I have read books more touching, but I have never had the two combined with such plausibility. The authors' grip on the book of Revelation was simply awe inspiring. The characters were believeable -- indeed as a scientist I could fully sympathize with the "ivy league intellectual" mentality of the three main characters that kept them from realizing the truth before they were "left behind." Their arguements had been mine for many years! I found myself more terrified of Carpathia than I ever was of the worst Steven King villian or monster. I read the book in a little over 24 hours and have started on the second. My only hope is that I don't have to wait too long before #7 comes out as I will be there in a week or two at the most.I simply haven't been this entranced by a book in a long, long time.
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Summary: Good intentions, but bad writing
Review: I bought the audio version of this book in the hopes of having another tool for evangelism. Although I had very much wanted this book to be good, I must admit that it is not good literature. I do not recommend it to be used for evangelism. However, if you would like some help in imagining what will happen as Bible prophecies are fulfilled, you may find this useful. I recommend the 2-tape abridged audio version so you can get through this book quicker. It is not worth spending hours to read.
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Summary: IT'S AWESOME BABY!
Review: This book was fantastic! The storyline is great & it is written very well! I love the ending with the Carpathia murders (or should I say suicide)! Also, their descrption of the Russian Air Force onslaught is great. Best of all, this book has a Christian theme & can help us in our Christian walk! I'm reading Tribulation Force now & so far, it is also great!
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Summary: will i be left behind in my review?
Review: i got this book for a friend for christmas who has wanted it for about 2 months. before i wrapped it up, i read a few pages in and thought that i'd have to ask her if i could borrow it when she was finished. seemed interesting enough. the following day at work, a co-worker came in with the very book in hand and was almost finished with it. it is now being passed around the office, and my turn has finally come up. there is a very good story in this book, but i dont believe these two authors have captured it. i dont think the writing itself is of quality. reads like one of my daughters books in that, ie; ...buck said, ...steve said,...buck said, so on and so on and so on. i dont believe enough time and thought went into not only the detailed areas of the book, but the basics as well. i know that if i were on a plane and a few dozen of the people disappeared....land safely on the ground only to discover that its happened everywhere and to thousands upon thousands, the *last* thing i'd be thinking about going to the office, or signing up for classes. the book however did hold my attention if not only to find out how this one would end as a clue to what the next one will hold. i may read it....i may not...depends on if my co-worker brings the next one in when shes done. one thing for sure, i wouldnt spend my money on it...::smile
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Summary: Great for Anyone!
Review: I have read this book. It is great. You don't have to be a person who goes to church or something like that, all you have to know is how to read. One you start reading you will find it is a great series. Be sure to get 'um at Amazon.com they got 'um the cheapest I have found on the net.
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Summary: Don't be.......left behind!
Review: Believing in the rapture or not believing in the rapture of the church should not detere anyone from reading this book or any of the others in the series. A gripping and thought provoking novel allows all of us to think......could this happen. Any author that can make you finish a book before you put it down is a genious, and these authors are just that. Read this one for sure, but read it first......food for thought. Don't be left behind!
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Summary: Thought provoking and an eye opener.
Review: Having read some of the criticisms of this book, I would agree that I have read books that had much better writing, but I've thoroghly enjoyed a lot of books which failed to win any awards. It's criticized for not accurately portraying the prophecies in the books of Daniel and Revelation, but I've thoroughly enjoyed other books which did not necessarily follow the facts or events to the letter. If you are looking for theology, stick with the inspired word in the Bible. If you are looking for an interesting page-turner which makes you think, "What if..." or "How might these events play out in the world as we know it?", then this book is for you. I hungrily read through this first volume and look forward to the reading the remaining volumes. I was made to care enough about the characters that I want to find out what happens to them. It also makes one think, "What would I do?", or "Am I right with God, or would I have been left behind?" These books should be enjoyed for what they are. They're stories. One should also recognize that there is enough truth in them that you may be inspired to seek a closer relationship with God and to seriously study His Word. I know I've been inspired.
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Summary: Left Behind Review
Review: I have never read a book by Tim Lahaye or Jerry Jenkins before,but after reading this I want to read the entire series. The book ends in such a way that it seems like it's only the beginning. It was impossible to put the book down once I got into it and I wanted to just read the entire series right then just to see what happens. The best part was trying to figure out who was going to be saved and who wasn't. I found the end a little suprising. I have only read one other christian fiction book. It was at a third grade level. I definitely have to say that this book is much better. It really makes me think and is perfect for any teenager or young adult. I could not think of a better christian book. Even though this is the only book I've read of the series I suggest that everyone reads the series. Besides, if they were to read the first book they would want to read the rest of the series anyways. The Book has good imagery. The description shows all the horror and craziness of what has happened. The plot is good and its hard to believe that this will actually happen someday. It makes me glad that I'm not going to be left behind. The rapture is always a good topic to base anything on because it is such an interesting topic. The book also has quirky characters. There are a few main characters and it all jumps around througout the book, but it all comes together at the end. It is interesting to see who will end up where in the end. I do believe that everyone should read this book but I know a lot of people would not understand it. The reason why I understood it so much is because I have studied revelations and the rapture. I think it is a definite book for all christians to read it really helped me in my faith. Also, If millions or billions of people ever dissiapear off the earth, the ones left should definately read the book. Also it is mostly suspensful but there are a few parts that are a little long. Although there has been better writing, the type of writing fits the book perfectly and it gets the point across loud and clear. It drives it into you like a nail whether you believe in the rapture or not. I have never read a book by Tim Lahaye or Jerry Jenkins before,but after reading this I want to read the entire series. The book ends in such a way that it seems like it's only the beginning. It was impossible to put the book down once I got into it and I wanted to just read the entire series right then just to see what happens. The best part was trying to figure out who was going to be saved and who wasn't.
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Summary: Bad literature, bad theology, bad book.
Review: This book wouldn't be so bad if it had bad theology but good writing, or good theology but bad writing. The problem is that it suffers in both areas. The theology put forth is premillenial dispensationalism at its "best", relegating the core issues of Christianity (sin, grace, and redemption) to mere side issues while fantastic events as supposed prophecy fulfillment take center stage. This ham-fisted treatment of world events ignores the complexities of regional politics, science, and culture that shape them. If this book's theology were a model, a Christian do nothing but watch the news and retrofit Scripture to fit the headlines (or vice versa) rather than live in the world as a redemptive community, as Jesus commanded. And then there is the writing. The characters in the book are as wooden and one-dimensional as their theology. I came away from the book with absolutely no reason to care about why these characters did anything or what might become of them. It galls me that books like this can sell a million copies and become identified with "Christian fiction" while there are authors out there -- C.S. Lewis, Dostoevsky, Frederick Buechner, Flannery O'Connor to name just a few -- who write moving, powerful works of fiction that are much more in touch with the REAL concerns of Christianity that go untouched by the majority of American Christians. One's time would be better spent reading the Bible first, the aforementioned Christian authors next, and leaving _Left Behind_, behind.
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Summary: P.U.
Review: Sorry but this one went south fast. Had nothing to do with the subject, I'm a Christ follower myself. But, the authors desperiately need a lesson on formulating plots. Yes this is fiction, but half the fun is believing that for a moment it is not...no way of making that mistake on this one. I could not get beyond half of the text before I gave up. Sorry for thoose that liked it :-\
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