Rating:  Summary: WOW! Review: I believe that this was the best fictional book I've ever read! The writers don't waste any time, they begin the story off very quickly. The writing is so intense that it keeps you glued to the book until you finish. I thought this book had a very realistic story line, based on a lot of foundational knowledge of the scriptures. But then they created a what if story about it. What a wonderful way to introduce your friends and family to the Lord.
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind Review: I can only say that this book is a blessing for me. It has helped me to change my life. If you are ready, this book and the rest in the series will help you to reach the ultimate goal. Good Luck.
Rating:  Summary: Weak storyline coupled with weak theology Review: It is hard to know how to evaluate a book like Left Behind. Is it aiming to be a piece of light fiction - easy to read, yet lacking a factual foundation? No - the subject matter is a little too dire for that. Is it then a theological treatise, presenting a case for the Rapture? No - there is a definite 'novel' feel to it. And this, I feel, is where the primary problem lies with Christian novels such as this one - they try to integrate two styles of writing (fiction and theological) which quite frankly is difficult. No doubt there have been some successes in the past (such as Pilgrim's Progress), but Left Behind tends to focus on the 'fiction' (storyline) angle predominantly. From what I see the book appears to be written based on a premise of premillianism (probably dispensational) which shapes how the story develops - though admittedly I have some amillenial bias. Looking at the story itself though, I found the character development very thin, and the real purpose of the first book appears to be to whet the appetite for the second (and following) books - it lacks literary completeness in and of itself. For twelve dollars US I was expecting alot more...
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind #1 Review: ...Two friends recommended this series within a day of eachother. Once I opened the first, I couldn't put it down. Very EasyRead. That was a week ago, and I'm now on the forth book.
Rating:  Summary: Amateur writing ruins an interesting premise. Review: Interesting premise. No character development, or at most character development from one cardboard figure into another. Wimpy conclusion. Condescending tone. After what happens to Israel before the events of this book occur, I can't imagine the Rapture being necessary. After that, it just got worse. Nonsense.
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind Review: I really enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down! It is definitely A CALL TO BE READY!
Rating:  Summary: Peddlars of The Word. Review: Wow! ...It was fun to read, but don't confuse this Fantasy andScience Fiction "epic" with the Bible. Like they don't sayon X-Files "The Truth is in there..." (the Bible).
Rating:  Summary: The best book I ever read! Review: I bought this book and had anticipated reading it again. I passed it on to my mother-in-law who read it and passed it on to another person. It has been over a year and I think the book is long gone. I am sure it is NOT sitting on a coffee table or on a book shelf, but in somebodys hands who is dying to share it with someone else. Oh well, I am ready to indulge in book seven of the series that just came out. I am sure you will love this book and want to pass it on too. I advise that you put a return address label on it if you want to see it again.
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind Review: Very compelling, was unable to put it down and can't wait to read the next in the series!
Rating:  Summary: Don't Be Left Behind Review: Being from a very educated background and spending many hours studying a variety of subjects, I found this book to be the best fictional account for the coming of the end wiothout being overly preachy in their wording. Once I was recommended the first book I read the whole series within about a two weeks. I have since shared my love for the series with many around me. It truly made me question my role in the religious spectrum. I recommend that all people read these books and consider where they will stand on the day God comes like a theif in the night. The Bible is 28% prophecy and many of the points the authors made are foretold in the Bible. If you can read this and feel nothing then I can only pray for your soul. The characters in the novel can relate with anyone out there even those who look at you and tell you they are believers. I suppose on the day of the Rapture we will all know who believed as these characters did and where Left Behind to deal with the pain that followed their life decisions. I hope you all can find a peace in these books that so many have and not have to witness the harshness of the 7 year Tribulation.
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