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Summary: Left Behind: Not a Very Good Book
Review: This book was poorly written, and the plot development was below average at best. The authors are extremely repetitive, and they present a very unbelievable Antichrist. I found it very hard to identify with the characters, and I thought the entire book was unrealistic. I would not recommend this book to anyone but a diehard fundamentalist Christian that can look past the bad writing.
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: It a chilling account of biblical prophecy. Taken from Bible, and put in a form that is easy to read and it really keeps you on the edge of your seat. I hope to pass it on to all my family and friends. I can't wait for the next book in the series "Tribulation Force". If this book doesn't make you want to fall down on your knees and pray for you salvation nothing will.
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Summary: Great Series
Review: These books have really made me think and I have never enjoyed a book let alone a series like this. I recommend these to anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the end times.
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Summary: A must read for everyone!
Review: This is an excellent book. As a Christian, I found it very helpful in understanding the Rapture. I am looking forward to the fulfilling of this prophecy as I will not be left behind. I encourage everyone to read and learn. Yes, this is fiction, but can you be positive that this will NOT happen? I for one, am not willing to take that chance. Events are falling into place already. Get ready.
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Summary: thrilling start, boring book
Review: When I started reading this book, I was completely thrilled. What abeginning: millions of people disappearing from the world in oneinstant, nobody knowing why. What has happened? How do people react onit? Will it happen again? Lots of questions that an author could dwellupon, could play with the minds of his readers.Instead, Lahaye andJenkins decide to take a really surprising way to continue: theyreveal their plot (the world is ending, the Armageddon has begun andthe devil walks the earth), and they do not even leave you thepleasure to speculate upon who is the Big Bad Boy or who will be hisstruggling opponent. So why continue reading the book? The onlyreason I could think of is: because the protagonists are thrilling,because their struggle against disaster catches your heart and breath,because their way into heaven or hell is plastered with twisted plotsand surprises. But with "Left behind", there is one thingthat you can always count on: absolute predictability. The charactersare so clear defined - and, by the way, so stupid - that there is noroom left for any interesting move. Take number one protagonist,pilot Rayford Steele. For him, finding out what has happened, israther easy: before disappearing from earth, his heavily religiouswife tortured him with tales of the "Rapture" (which youlearn before page 40 - plot gone). Before page 150, he becomes a TrueBeliever and is rescued (although it may take up to 7 years and fourmore books until he finally gets to heaven). Then there is BuckWilliams, the famous newspaper journalist. His instincts always leadhim onto the right track. And so he decides not to work on the storyof millions of people disappearing from earth (which is a REALLYboring story for a journalist, don't you agree?). Instead, he plans tovisit one of these absolutely exciting meetings at the UN where somereligious leaders and third-world politicians debate....
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Summary: Good Book
Review: This book is straight out of Revelation. Awesome book. It gives a great look for what is in store for the world according to the bible. We won't know exaclty what will happen until the time has come but it lends an excellent insight into what the book of Revelation says will happen. They are very gripping and should make any reader truly think twice about their salvation. After all, how can one truly be a christian if they don't even believe the bible? Hope to see you in heaven!
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Summary: It didn't change my life...
Review: ...but I guess that's because I'm already a die-hard believer in Christ who knew well in advance what this book was related to. Nevertheless, this book was incredibly moving and inspiring. I used to be big on Chrichton and Grisham, but once I read this book, I knew this was a beginning for me in addiction to Christian fiction and literature. I read this book so fast it hurt. I quickly went out and bought the rest of the books that were already released. And I'm almost already done all those too! These books are well written and one of the more accurate fictional depictions of the book of Revelations I've found yet. Whether you're looking for a good book to read, or are curious on what the Tribulation may/will bring, get this book.
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Summary: Impossible To Put Down!
Review: This book was so difficult for me to put aside. The characters are developed so well that you cannot wait to find out what happens next! LaHaye addresses the doubts and disbeliefs from those who remain on Earth after the rapture with a very realistic perspective. You cannot read this book and ignore the message!
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Summary: Remember it's fiction and enjoy!
Review: These books don't contain the best writing you'll ever see. In the conversations between the book's characters, I often find myself unsure of who said what because of simple writing flaws and sometimes the characters are inexplicably pure and innocent in ways that make you roll your eyes. Many of the things that occur in this book, ( mostly the changes the Antichrist makes in world policy ) are very silly and far-fetched. And the preaching about homosexuality, obedience in marriage and the falacy of other religions can make you cringe. But other criticisms like poor character developemt and the untested faith of the central characters is soon fixed in the next few books. I have been made to laugh, had my eyes go wide, felt my heart quicken and been on the edge of my seat many times reading these books in the Left Behind series until the sun came up. These books hold more action and anticipation than the plots of 100 other books rolled into one. I'm always wondering what great tragedy will happen next and how they will survive. In a morbid way, I find myself looking forward to the locusts just to see how it will be described and I keep hoping the final book in the series will attempt to describe heaven. Of course, nobody knows for certain how exactly the events described in revelation will occur. But if this gets you to take out your bible and start talking to God again, the book is quite a bargain.
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Summary: It's interesting, but that's about it
Review: Left Behind (and it's sequels) are interesting, but like many others, I have to admit that the quality of the writing makes me wince. Also, don't base your view of prophecy and the last days on these books. First of all, they're fictional. Secondly, they're completely biased. Check out scripture for yourself, and read as many differing opinions as you can. Do your own research; don't just take someone else's word for it.
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