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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: This is an excellent book. I could not put it down even for a moment. It really makes you think. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Summary: A must read
Review: Hats off to Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins. Not only did this book and it's series make me run for my Bible, it made me more of a believer and the importance of why.
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Summary: You thought you were a Christian?
Review: This is the most fantastic book I've ever read! It is difficult to think of this book by itself because it is one in a set of books that tell one story. People who are not Christians probably won't care that much for it. When you read this book you will get chills, you'll cry, and you'll raise your fist in triumph and yell "YES!" You'll also wonder where you would be in this story. It made me think about how much of a Christian I really am and how easy it is to be "lukewarm". I couldn't put the books down. I read them all in a month. When I finished one I clamored for the next. I'm also going to be in debt soon because I'm sending a complete set to all my close friends and relatives. They're worth it.
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Summary: Great, fascinating novel, even for non-believers
Review: I'd heard a lot about this book. From 2 people I know well and love, I'd heard that this book was really good. On Amazon.com, though, a lot of people complained about how this is 'religious propaganda' and all that. I am a Christian, but not really. I believe in evolution and all that. I don't read Christian books; they're way too preachy for my taste. I was somewhat dubious but still anticipatory when I picked up Left Behind. Here's my conclusion: This is a fabulous novel--great story, great writing, great ideas. A bit preachy, but not too bad. Even non-believers can love this book. Just keep in mind that this is fiction! Just because the authors believe that the Rapture is going to happen this way should not keep you from enjoying this book. In addition to entertaining, it also gives the non-believer a better idea of the Christian faith, so you don't look like an ignoramus around your religious pals. I loved this book. Don't let your personal views keep you from enjoying it, and you will too!
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Summary: Read it and enjoy!
Review: I have recommended this series to anyone I care about and will continue to do so. Like many others who have submitted reviews, I found this book very enjoyable. It grabbed my attention and kept it - through all six books. I cannot profess to know how accurate the references to the events in Revelations are. I have read Revelations and re-read it after completing Left Behind. As many reviewers have stated, it IS a difficult book of the Bible to understand. For me, this book has provoked a great deal of thinking about my faith. I am happy to say that I feel that my beliefs are stronger. I have been curious to know what someone not of a Christian faith would think about this book. It was a nice to see a good review of this book from a Jewish reader. I feel sorry for the reviewers who could only criticize the writing style (or according to them, lack thereof). Of course, when I pick up a book to read, especially a fictional book, I read for enjoyment, not style. I've never quite understood how anyone can really enjoy a book if they are taking the time to check the way it was written.
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Summary: Awesome Book!
Review: If you ever wanted to see Revelations come to life, this is the book for you!
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Summary: Reading More
Review: I quietly read this book in less than 8 hours. As a new Christian, it fed me what I was hungry to know, just like the characters in the book. I remember hearing about morality plays during the Shakespearean era. This is a morality work with present day relevance. Eat it up, then...pass it on!
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Summary: Great Premise...Wooden Characterization
Review: This book has an interesting plot, but the characters wrapped up in the action are wooden and poorly written. These authors have a tendency to tell the reader that a character has a certain attribute, rather than showing the character exercising that attribute. Don't tell me that Nicolae is brilliant and persuasive--Show me(and I'm sorry reciting the names of the countries of the world is not the example I was looking for). This habit of the authors is clearly seen in the character of Cameron "Buck" Williams. We are told about 100 times that he is Buck because he Bucks the system--Show him doing that and let the reader process it subconsiously. I am also of the opinion that the authors couldn't write a believable woman at gunpoint. If I hear one more female character refered to as whining, or that she feels like a giggling schoolgirl I'll scream. The authors also have a tendency(which continues in later books) to have characters address each other by their formal titles after awhile Captain Steele and Mr. Steele gets old. There should be a little more informality as characters become acquainted. Finally, The discovery that made Israel Prosporous and made Nicolae's rise posible--Miracle Gro--Please.
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Summary: Unsupported dogmatic tract with mindless characters.
Review: Well, I'd been looking at this series in bookstores for some time before I decided to buy book one. I don't think I'll be returning. This novel will probably only appeal to Christians, and those who are not converted will not likely find much to run with. The story is somewhat interesting, but the way it's written ruins it. The dialogue is totally self-serving and stilted (Daughter to her born-again father: "Wow, dad. It's hard for me to accept, but I can see your faith means a lot to you. Maybe it's something I should check out." I paraphrase.) The last couple chapters are pretty exciting actually, probably saving the book from a one-star rating. The populace is apparently stupid. Millions of people have disappeared, and clear signs are evident that things are going just as the Bible prophesied. Yet no one seems to notice but our select few heroes. Everyone else is busy with pseudo-scientific explanations that make no sense. I am not a Bible literalist, but if things started happening like in the book, I'd be converting faster than you can say "time of tribulation." Plus, no mention is made of all the Muslims, Buddhists, or any other non-Judeo-Christian faith. Perhaps that's picked up in subsequent novels, but the omission is glaring. If you're a fundamentalist Christian looking for some easy-to-read brain candy, this one's for you. If you're not, don't expect this novel to serve as anything but a lightweight adventure featuring occasional laughs but only a decent ending.
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Summary: Left Behind (the series volumes 1-4): Excellent
Review: I just finished reading the 4th in the edition (Soul Harvest) and all 4 have been outstanding. The style of writing reminds me somewhat of Stephen King, where the characters are well developed and the plot keeps you turning the pages. The characters are, of'course, related by circumstance and faith, but the books are set up so that you read about what's happening with one character at a time for a few pages, then you pick up for a few pages with the character you read about before that, and so on. It's rather like a soap opera where the scenes change and when you're not peeking in, the character is living his life until you can get back to him to check on him. Of'course these books deal with the Apocalypse and the central binding factor of the characters is their faith. If you're offended by this somehow, don't read these books. If you're on the cusp of belief, a true believer, or simply like a great tale, these books are for you. You'll find yourself referring to your Bible!
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