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Summary: Loner
Review: A Review by RobynRayford was flying his plane home when the strangest thing happened; people started to vanish! What was he supposed to do? People were panicking and there was nothing that he could do. After the plane landed, there was chaos all across the world. Rayford comes home to realize that his wife, and son, Raymie, have vanished and he and his daughter, Chloe, are still alive. They will later find out that millions of people, including them, have been left behind. I really liked this book because it had a lot of suspense. For example, when you hear about all of these people disappearing and you don't know what happened, you are really excited to find out what happens. I think that my favorite character has to be Raymie because he is so little and innocent. He doesn't really have a big part in the book, but I think that his character is still important. He really makes his family about what all they have, and how little time they really have. I liked how this book didn't have too little action, or too much. There was times that it was boring, but at the same time, in the next chapter, there would be just enough action for you. For example, when all the action of people disappearing is happening, you turn to the next chapter, and it's a bunch of dialogue between Buck Williams and government people. Overall I really liked this book and I plan to continue reading the rest of the series. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good suspenseful book. Even though it is a Christian based book, it is still a good read. This book has a lot of interesting things that happen in it and as long as you like to try to figure things out or like your books to be suspenseful, then this would be a good read for you.
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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: A craze, a hype, a book
Review: This is the book that set off a world-wide obsession with the Left Behind series. This is the book that started the audio drama series, the kids' series, the movies, the board games, the website. This is the book whose following sequels hit and continue to hit the top of the New York fiction bestseller list. So what's the big deal about Left Behind? While it differs from many denominational theologies and ideologies, even those who disagree on the Second Coming of Christ still enjoy reading these books. Why? Because it chronicles the fictional yet realistic events following the Rapture of Christ's people from the earth. Here's the plot for this first book: Rayford Steele is an commercial airline pilot whose life is going okay. So okay, in fact, that he's pondering a potential deepening of his relationship with one of his online flight attendants, Hattie Durham. This, despite his happy marriage to his beautiful wife Irene, and their two kids, Chloe and Ray Jr. Meantime, famed journalist Cameron ("Buck") Williams is on Rayford's plane. Williams gained fame and renown by covering a massive air assault in Israel, one in which all of the enemy forces attacking were killed by a strange firestorm, and yet no casualties resulted on the Israeli's side -an event predicted by the Bible. Both of their worlds - and the real world - are shaken as, in the blink of an eye, millions of people disappear, simply vanish out of their clothes, and out of this world. Rayford lands his plane safely, despite chaos on the ground, and rushes to his home. He finds that his suspicions are confirmed: his wife and younger child Ray Jr. have disappeared with the rest. Rayford searches for answers at the church that he had never before enjoyed attending with his wife. He finds the assistant pastor Bruce Barnes, who has been left behind, at the church, watching a video recorded by the church's pastor, describing THE VERY EVENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED. The video tells of the disappearances predicted in the Bible, the path to salvation, and foretells of the events to come, according to the Bible. Rayford, his daughter Chloe, Bruce, and a small congregation of others searching for answers find their salvation in Jesus Christ. Meantime, Buck Williams searches for answers too, as he watches a charismatic Romanian leader rise quickly to the head of the United Nations. He learns from Bruce Barnes' teaching that this leader is predicted in the Bible, and in the video tape. Buck must discover the truth for himself, before it is too late. BAD: I enjoy this series a lot, but for those whose theology doesn't line up, it's not an extremely critical aspect of the Christian life as to what manner Christ will return in. The authors, Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye rely on the Bible for their opinions, and the Bible makes it clear that Christ's return is imminent, and that it will occur "in the twinkling of an eye". Even if you don't agree with the pre-tribulation Rapture of Christ's church, this series is still quite enjoyable. Compared to some books I've read, this particular one isn't very violent, but for picky readers, you should know that there are some violent things that take place in the book: a double-murder described in rather gory detail, as well as the chaos and violence that occurs following the disappearances. (Drivers who disappear cannot stop their cars from plowing into houses, people, cars; people cooking on a stove that disappear leave burnings stoves behind them; even other airline pilots who disappear leave their passengers pilotless, to crash and burn) GOOD: Jesus Christ is the Messiah, that's the main message of this book. Those who were raptured were taken by God to be spared his great wrath and judgment. Many come to repentance, and faith in Him after the disappearances, and follow His leading thereafter. This book is very enjoyable to read, and it's quite the craze nowadays too. THOUGHTS:
Jenkins' writing style isn't the best you can find, to be honest. It's the plot that keeps you enthralled. In fact, some of his writing skills seem to deteriorate in later books of this series. Still, the book is a good read, and you should read it some time. But be prepared to buy a boxed set, or perhaps the rest of the series, because you'll want to know what happens next, and there's 12 books in the series! Also check out the Left Behind movies, and the dramatic audio editions.
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Summary: I have to say that the Spirit did not move me...
Review: ...while reading this book. Part of the problem was the writing, which seemed more on the level of a young adult novel (and not a particularly well-written one), part was the lackluster characterization, and part was the fact that the story just wasn't very compelling. Two things in particular bothered me... (1) The relatively small disruption that the Rapture caused in the world, since people seemed to pick right up and carry on, as though nothing of import had happened. (2) The lack of power in the descriptions of various individual conversion experiences. I've done more spiritual soul searching when I started a diet than these people appear to do before repenting and accepting Christ. I also thought the names were pretty silly, as someone else noted, and that Nicolae was a boring villain. I won't be reading any of the sequels.
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: I've only heard of one person that I know that didn't like this book. I couldn't believe he didn't like it because I thought it was one of the best I've ever read. ** If you start reading this, don't stop because the ending is a shocking suprise.
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Summary: stay with it!
Review: Left Behind is an awesome book about the rapture of Jesus Christ. I first heard about it from a church friend that had read the whole series. She told me that the book is better at some times than it is at others, but stick with it because the next in the series are much better. I started reading it, but stopped because of some non-thrilling parts. By the time I picked it up again, it was about a year later. I finished the rest of Left behind, only to watch the movie and start on the next book in the series, Tribulation Force. So for anyone that wants to read the Left Behind series, I encourage you to stay with it, because this is the one that sets the story. Not only was the book a great read, but it also answered many questions I had about the rapture. Left Behind was encouraging and made me think about what I would do in the time or situation.
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Summary: Will you be Left Behind?
Review: Imagine a day when all the 'good' people on earth suddenly vanish into thin air, leaving behind clothes, jewelry, and even their braces. In the novel Left Behind, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, that is exactly what happens. The plot thickens as four humans trapped on earth join forces to find out what has happened to their vanished loved ones. This novel is the first in a series of, at the moment, 11 books that follow the story of those stranded on earth after the rapture. Left Behind was intriguing mostly because I believe that someday it will happen. The novel is almost like a glimpse into the future during the seven-year trials after the rapture. It was slow at times but even the slower parts played a role in the creation of the series. Of course, this book is based hugely on the Bible and Christianity, so it is a very religious book. But I did decide something after reading the book, I will not be Left Behind.
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Summary: Punky Doodle
Review: Left Behind: a Novel of Earth's Last Days starts with the occurance of the Rapture, the disappearances of all believers of Christ. A group of left behind people with an unknown relation to each other band together to fight against the Antichrist after learning about why all of these people vanished. Rayford Steele, an airplane pilot, connects with his daughter, Chloe, and his missing wife's pastor, Bruce. He and the group eventually meet Buck, a reporter for a magazine company. This book, whether you are Christian or not, with have an emotional, long-lasting effect on you and will leave you racking your brain to find out more!
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Summary: If you Question this book, check the Bible!!!
Review: Well I first want to start out by saying that I respect everyone's right to their own opinion, even if I disagree with them! I am a Christian, so I know that this book, and the whole series goes right in stride with the Bible. The rapture is something that is going to happen, wheather some people choose to believe that or not. The Antichrist and the Tribulation are to follow, and all of this is in the Bible. I thought that the authors did a great job at writing this book. They really get you in tuned with the people in the story. As for the other comments on here that say the book is "stupid" and "boring", I only ask you this, how many "stupid" books sold over 15 million in the series??? Just some food for though! I highly recommend this book to Christians and Non-Christians. If you do question anything in this book, just go to the Bible and you'll find the answer to be the same:) Oh and one more comment, someone earlier had mentioned that the pastor stayed behind...CORRECTION he was LEFT BEHIND, and he was the assistant pastor in the church. And God says that even Pastors will be left behind. People of all walks of life. God says "whoever believes in me, shall not perish, but have eternal life" that key word "believes" is important. You can preach something, but you still have to believe it in order to be saved. Happy reading to you all!
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Summary: A Must Read Book!!!
Review: Left Behind is a very entertaining and Interesting story; That is combined with teaching Bible Prophecy 101 along with presenting the Gospel Message in an easy to understand and coherent manor. This is a good book for all Christians who may be interested in what the Bible Prophecy's portend for the feature (and may cause an interests in the prophecy's to those who had no prior interests) . Also it will cause one to want to become more evangelic in spreading the gospel. And lastly It is also a good book for non believers as a warning, and as a way to a second chance. It points the way to the simple and wonderful message of Salvation, though faith in Christ, and in HIS substitutionary death for all of us.
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