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Summary: Another recommenation for you. . .
Review: To all lovers of the LEFT BEHIND series, let me recommend another sensational author you will love: Glenn Kleier. His novel, THE LAST DAY is nothing short of brilliant and I believe you will find it just as astounding as I have. It's become my all time favorite novel and I'd like to share the great enjoyment it gave me.
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Summary: Am not a christian, but . . .
Review: I am not a christian, but bought the first in the series while searching for something to read in a discount store.Found the story gripping, and have since purchased numbers 2-6 in the series.
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Summary: Non-Christian enjoyed the book
Review: I am not a Christian and enjoyed the book. It was an exciting page-turner with characters I cared about. All I had to do was accept the premise and then I could enjoy the book. I even was waiting on pins and needles to see which of the main characters would accept Jesus as their savior before the end and be able to resist the Anti-Christ. I was a Baptist years ago so I was familiar with the premise of the story and the theological assumptions. The main assumption is refered to in Christian circles as First of the Week, that is, that the Rapture would occur before the seven year period of tribulation. Another is that all faithful Christians would be raptured not just those in certain churches. The story did need some suspension of belief even while accepting the premise. I have heard that their are approxemately 10 percent born again Christians in the general population of America. I suspect this is far less in some countries. The disaster caused by people disappearing was way overdone. I suspect that there would be countries where very few people would be raptured. I enjoyed the depiction of the people who were left behind, not only the protagonists but their allies and enemies. The ones who you will feel the sorriest for are those who were surprized that they were not taken. I also liked the fact that all Bible verses were either quoted or paraphrased, thus not necessating having a Bible handy while reading the novel. The Book of Revelation is explained clearly and not just read verbatum but related to the action in the novel and also to possible future events in later novels. I feel that anyone familiar with the premise of the novel will enjoy the book.
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Summary: Agnostics and Atheists Beware!
Review: I am a Christian, but also a lay student of end-times philosophy, cults, and world religions. The Left-Behind series is thoroughly accurate to the sequence of events according to Biblical accounts in the books of Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel, Joel, etc.. My great fear is that, in reading these books, the agnostic and atheist crowd will be making their final rejection of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I find it extraordinary that the elitist snobs who have panned this book in one breath turn and call Christians "arrogant" in the next. I also find it intellectually bankrupt that Christians are the only group of people against whom vitriolic denunciation is not considered "hate speech". I encourage everyone who is searching for the "true meaning of life" to find a clear-thinking Christian (YES, there are many of us out here), gain an introduction to the Bible, then read the Left Behind series. You will not be sorry!
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Summary: Adding my opinion
Review: Hey. There's a large part of me that wonders why I'm writing this. After all, according to Amazon, there are 941 reviews of this book. So, why bother adding my voice to the multitudes? Well, first there's all the sniping that I saw in the various reviews. People, if you feel in your heart that you are a true Christian, what is your motivation to attack anyone elses opinion of this book? That's beyond me. But, here's my review of this book, take it for what you will. The briefest synopsis I can offer is this: Jesus comes back, raptures his church, and the stage is set for the 7 year Tribulation. Now, is this a perfect book? By no means, and I don't think the authors would say it is. They never made any claim to be Dickens, or Hawthorne, or Irving. What makes this book important is the message. Jesus, son of Joseph, is the Messiah. There's the message. Some reviewers have said, "This book overlooks the good done by all other religions." Not exactly. This book does a fine job at explaining the key points of Christian doctrine. 1. We are saved by faith alone, not by our good deeds 2. We are all sinners, and fall short of the glory of God 3. No one comes to the Father (God) except through Jesus Many of you, I hope, realize that those are roughly paraphrased from the Bible. If you read this book, read that book. If you don't read this book, still, read the Bible. It contains all the truth you will ever need. I don't pretend that this one little review on a website will help lead anyone to Christ, but that is my prayer. If you don't believe me, please, investigate the Bible. Talk to a preacher, who can show you the Messianic prophecy. They are all fufilled by Jesus Christ. But don't wait too long. Accidents happen all the time in this fallen world in which we live. Don't die without the truth. Thank you very much
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Summary: Fast paced, engrossing, but...
Review: Successful novels often ascribe to a certain formula. This book pull off a powerful story within an easy to read, fast paced, well plotted format. People who've struggled with the Book of Revelations, or related complex commentary will appreciate a style and pace that allows the serious thinking to come after the read. Though the message is preachy and forced through somewhat shallow and poorly delineated characterizations, it's still effective within its on limitations-delivering a good sermon in potboiler style.
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: This book may be the best book on the Rapture ever written. Often the scriptures are difficult for people to understand and apply to present-day situations. I always wondered how an event like this could take place and how people would deal with it. Although I do understand it's fiction and it will not happen exactly this way, the book shows how it COULD happen. It made me question my own life, and gave me a great way to minister to others. While it may be difficult to get those in need to read the Bible, it doesn't take much to get them interested in a Sci-Fi adventure story. After reading Left Behind, I hope non-believers will question the future.
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Summary: A fun read and kind of scary too...
Review: From the viewpoint of a 40-something Jewish male, Left Behind is a fun, interesting, (educational?), and scary story. I've read a lot of Steven King and Left Behind is right up there with his most horrifying stories. As a member of the "Chosen" people, I find the story not only scary but intriguing. What will happen to all the rest of the devout, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, etc.? Will we ever be "Good" enough (although not Saved in the Christian sense) to be brought back to G-d's heavenly paradise, after this life? It is a troubling question. On the fun side of things, the somewhat futuristic view of the world in the not so distant future, and the book's simplistic story line and dialogue, make it an easy and enjoyable read. Many reviewers/detractors have pointed to the book's simple story and dialogue from a negative standpoint, but I beleive its inherent simplicity makes it "available" to all, no matter what their religious background is. From an educational standpoint, I find Left Behind a window into the Christian world's take on the "Rapture" and the book of Revelations. I look forward to continuing on with the Left Behind saga.
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Summary: Interesting, at most
Review: One sentence echoed in my mind while I read this book; It could be so good. This book has so much potential but fails to ever reach it. The plot is interesting but the writing is far from quality. This book should become the definition of weekend reading. It DOES NOT challenge the mind.
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Summary: Not nearly scary or realistic enough for me
Review: I was expecting something to raise the hairs on the back of my neck and keep me glued to the pages till the wee hours. This novel didn't deliver near the level of thrills I was hoping to enjoy. For a judgment day novel that does, I gladly recommend that anyone who is interested in a rivetting endtimes experience read Glen Kleier's THE LAST DAY, which has to be the definitive judgment day novel of them all. It will definitely put the fear of God in you, while opening your eyes to some amazing truths.
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