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Summary: A tad too preachy for me...
Review: I began reading this series out of curiousity, but have found them much too sad. Not only are many good and caring people "left behind" along with the "evil" people, but the eternal preaching in these books makes them seem like the pamphlet I have left on my front door on Sundays. Not only is the writing extremely simple and the descriptions of characters and environment anorexic, these books lack reality. Characters are forever explaining their actions and sometimes the explanations are flimsy and confusing...
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Summary: Isn't it amazing..
Review: how every form of literature and belief can be tolerated in "secular" bookstores except this type of book. Liberals like to espouse freedom of speech and then absolutely go nuts when someone who disagrees with them comes into prominent view. I for one do not agree with everything written the book, and agree that it could have been written better, but I found it entertaining. Most people would be surprised how many people believe in some variation of this version of the end of time. If this were a muslim version, I'm sure there would be many accolades, but since there is extreme prejudice against "fundamental" Christians, there will only be criticism.
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Summary: Outstanding Story!
Review: I first heard about this book through numerous newspaper and magazine articles about it. I had never read christian fiction before, but because of the vast amount of coverage of this series, last summer I picked up the first book. I couldn't put it down and before I finished it I had already bought the other for that were out and put an order in for the next one that was scheduled to come out the following month. All in all, this is a great series, and having read the first six I can't wait for the next one.
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Summary: A book of hope
Review: This book is about the second coming of christ on earth and it gives out the hope that He is coming for sure in order to rescue the world from the disaster which will inevitably occur . I was always interested in Biblical issues and i have also bought relevant books and i think that this book is good for anyone who is interested to read an INTERPETATION of the bible in terms of what can we expect to happen on the second coming of Jesus . Really this is was the book is all about : how the authors believe this coming will take place .Their theory is indeed exaggerated but overall this book is coherent and suceeds in its ultimate purpose : To hand out hope and strengthen christian belief . Although the characters do seem to overcome every difficulty with great ease , its a good book with an interesting topic . It turns out that the biblical stories are very attractive . The book did managed to capture my attention and i also bought Left behind 2 and 3 and i will read the whole series . A good money value .
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Summary: Are you a Christian?
Review: This book really makes you stop and take stock of your Christian life. Do you have a relationship with Christ or are you just going thru the motions. I know some who do not believe in Christ feel this book is only preaching but to those of us who are Christians this is a great book for helping us understand what it will be like for those left behind after the Rapture. The book was exciting and thought provoking and has me re-evaluating my walk with Christ. I could hardly put this book down and can not wait to read the rest of the series.
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Summary: Exciting subject but simple plot.
Review: The book starts with huge hype and interest. Millions of peoplesuddenly disappear and only handful of individuals understand thisevent means nothing less than the rapture of the church and Jesus promised second coming. A reader is finding some information about the apocalypse time, but if one doesn't have a good knowledge of the "Bible", one will find some difficulty in understanding the dare consequences of being "Left behind". The subject is extremely interesting and important for believers and non-believers but the plot is somehow shallow and second-handed, and the story is for the most part of the book rather slow. Some ideas force you to think about life and morality , but some others are very naïve. Reader will find rather amusing the concept of Romanian Antichrist, who first needs an assistance from international business people and American press to take over United Nations while hypnotizing all advisors and non-believers, and elevating pretty but simple flight attendant to the role of First Lady. I had to admit I was looking forward to read the next sequel but when I had found out that Messrs. Lahaye and Jenkins decided to drag this story in 12 books, I became less excited about this entire story.
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Summary: It helped turn my life around!
Review: I got Left Behind soon after it first came out a few years ago. It took some effort to get into it, but once I did, I could not put it down. It was a book that literally blossomed the planted seed in my spiritual life and made me think more about God, my own life, and my lack of a personal relationship with Jesus. From then on, I was hungry for that relationship and for delving into God's Word. This book puts Revelation into plain view, and helps people to understand it better through fictional characters and semi-fictional events(based on prophecies described in Revelation). This book is the start of something phenomenal!
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Summary: It's good, but not for everyone...
Review: When I picked this one up out of curiosity, I was actually suprised when I enjoyed it. I'm leary of any Christian writings these days, since so many authors feel their view is the only correct view.The story itself isn't too bad: the characters start out being fairly real (although not that original), the plot is actually plausible, and the writing itself is done well enough to keep the reader from being too distracted. Overall, I thought the storytelling was good...but not great. Regarding the religious theme: as I said, it's plausible, and a reasonable interpretation of the Book of Revelations. My personal beliefs involve accepting that's there have been many, many interpretations of the divine throughout human history, and nobody yet can realistically say they have the only correct answers. Keeping that in mind, I was able to ignore the "preachy" slant of the book near the end, and accept it as an important part of the storyline. (Since it's based on Christian, rather than another religion's, beliefs, it must include accepting Jesus as the Messiah.) Overall, I'd suggest it to anyone who enjoys apocolyptic storylines. You might like it, or you might not; the important thing to keep in mind while reading it is that it's fiction, and only *one* interpretation.
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Summary: Not just religious reading
Review: I am an avid reader, my college degree is in literature. I read about a book a day, and I have not read any other books as good as the books in the Left Behind series. Left Behind is completely gripping, so when you buy the first book, be sure to buy the second one at the same time - you will want to put down Left Behind and pick up Tribulation Force right then to find out what happens. I was completely captivated by this book and could not put it down. It is a must read.
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Summary: See an interesting view of Christianity
Review: I must say that I have always been fascinated by the Rapture and the Book of Revelation, but never fully understood it. This book, and the series I am hoping, puts the end of the world as we know it in an understandable format. The book is a page turner that always has me reflecting on my own life. ....
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