Rating:  Summary: i like it, i like it Review: I think these are good. I don't believe pre-trib rapture though. No man knows the day or hour. Better safe than sorry. These would be really good for the man in your life. The kids series is good also. They have a different story going at the same time .These will make you think about where you will go after your body is dead. Hey ! That's a big deal !
Rating:  Summary: Only fun for Christians Review: I picked up this book after hearing about it on NPR. I'm a fan of apotcolytic fiction. There's a definate dividing line in those who love the books. People who are strict Christian belivers like it because it's "Fiction" that confirms their view of the world. I tried reading it for the premise, "what would happen if the Rapture took away millions?" But there's too much preaching and the characters and plotting are wooden and bad. First off there's never a really good description of exactly WHO has disappeared. There's a mention that it some people from other relgions? who also disappeared. But basically it was just "Christians" (and only from America?) The world goes on as normal apparentely, except we have these "Tom Clancy" style ploting that doesn't make sense. Russia attacking Israel. A one-world government, media, religion. We have "Buck" Williams, a nationally known journalist who happens to be a 30-year-old VIRGIN for no good reason. He's not religious at the beginning of the novel. But I guess "purity" is required for Tim LaHaye's characters. The book's most interesting scene is in the last chapter, one confrontation that has nothing to do with preaching or the Bible. Had the rest of the novel been written that way (Similiar to how Stephan King handles Christinity in The Stand) the whole series would have been better. I can't express my contempt for the novel's writing enough
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind Review: I have read the entire series to date, and coming from a person that absolutely hates to read, that just about says it all. I feel the writers have done a wonderful job of putting a real life scenario to the Rapture and Tribulation. Even as a christian these books have made me think about things that will happen during this time that I had never thought about before. I am also reading the kids series as my son reads them. In both series the characters are real, with true to life situations and problems. I strongly encourage everyone to take the time to read these wonderful books.
Rating:  Summary: Deeply troubled Review: And so it begins, the "Left Behind" series, the single most disturbing publishing phenomenon of the last decade. I sell books for a living, and when Lahaye's little project began, I chuckled as I skimmed the book, wondering who on earth this half-baked mix of Tom Clancy and Pat Robertson could really be sold to. Several years and half a dozen bestsellers later, I'm not laughing. Are people so desperate for a gaudy, sensationalistic fantasy saga that they'll swallow any amount of religious propaganda? Or is America really filled with this many fanatical bigots? The other day I sold one of these books to a clearly homosexual man, apparently eager to read it, and I just had to stare at him in wonder. Don't you know, I wanted to ask him, that these people HATE you? That they think you'll be condemned to eternal suffering? It just proves my Bookselling Motto: people will read anything, unless it's any good.
Rating:  Summary: Could'nt put it down..... Review: I have read a few other books dealing with the subject of the end times, and I must say that this is the best. Half way through the first, I went and purchased books two and three. If you have ever considered where you may be in your christian walk, whether it is consistent or not, these books will truly make you think about it, which I believe are the authors intent. Hats off to LaHaye and Jenkins, keep em' coming!
Rating:  Summary: Addicting Novel Review: I could not stop reading the first book. I started the series July 31, 2000 and now I am near the end of book six. When I finished the lst book, I thought...WOW...this could be an excellent movie. I recently found out...it's going to be one coming out on video this month and to the big screen Feb, 2001. I've ordered the video. I can't wait! I used these books as a program for my church ladies meeting last month, September. They are also becoming addicted readers. Although, it is fiction, the characters are so real you really would like to know them, and of course I compared scripture to the Bible. The authors helped to put things in layman's terms. I think the books are great. Our church is doing a Bible study and our preacher recommends reading the books. It can't hurt! I am glad to hear these books are hot. It is good to know they are getting attention from readers, whether positive or negative in comments. At least the MAIN point is getting across. After reading, who wants to be LEFT BEHIND!
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind series Review: Excellant books! Helped me to better understand the Book of Revelations. I have all the ones out at this timne and I'm looking forward to the Mark of the Beast. I have past this to many of my fellow Church members. You can't leave it alone
Rating:  Summary: Amazing! Made me start thinking! Review: I picked up this book quite by accident, and have become enthralled with the whole series. I am not that familiar with the Bible, but this book (and the others) have made me think that I may want to pick up my Bible and start reading-and praying more fervently. This is fascinating reading-for believers and non-believers alike. I find myself recommending this book series to all I come in contact with, and it has become a topic of conversation in my house! I just ordered the first 3 books in the "kid" series for my 9 1/2 year old. You will not be sorry you read this book-and the others.
Rating:  Summary: A Pretty Good Read Review: I'm pretty much a Christmas and Easter only church goer so I was a little hesitant about reading any "Christian fiction." It turns out you don't have to be a zealot to enjoy this book. While set against the backdrop of the Rapture and one view of the end-times, the biblical references and descriptions are much less involved than the detailed technical descriptions favored by the likes of Clancy and Crichton. The plot isn't overly deep but is developed enough to hold your attention and reading "just one more page." My interest in the church has been intrigued by this book and I hope the rest of the series contiues to do so. All in all a pretty good read.
Rating:  Summary: This is definitely a soul searching book Review: When my cousin told me about this series of books I was at first skepitcal about it, but I purchased it and read it in 3 days. I couldn't put the book down I had to go out and buy the rest of the series. This series will make you stop and think about what the future holds and makes you stop and think about how you are living your life. The book is very well written, and puts the book of Revelation in a way that a person, Christian or not, can relate to...I have recommended this book to several friends and family members. This series has made me want to do my own research on the Bible and learn more about the end times. I've read the Bible through out my life, but going back and reading it after the series has made me pay more attention to the details that the Bible reveals to you.. This series is Awesome...
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