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Summary: disappointing
Review: I've been listening to these books on CD at work and I've been waiting for the real action. And so far this is the biggest disappointment. This book is read on 10 CD's. I am almost throught the 8th CD and I still haven't reached the cosmic battle. How can you call the book Armegeddon and spend more then 80% on stupid Chloe and filling up space? And I can tell that they wanted to make sure the book didn't seem sexist or racist. Bubut why do the some of women in the story seem annoying like Chloe and Leah? I've read other books with strong women heroines and they just seem strong and able to take care of theirselves. Not annoying and snappy. The writing is just terrible. Does there have to be a history given for every character introduced into the story? And it's a shame that I've read other reviews that say this is the best, most exciting book in the series. If this represents the best of the series the whole series barely deserves 1 star.
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Summary: A Book Recommendation for "Left Behind" Readers
Review: As a minister, I am always enthusiastic when I recommend (from the pulpit or anywhere else) the wonderful series of "Left Behind" books, which of course focus on the last book of the Bible, Revelation as its text. For all of us who appreciate these books, I recommend an excellent book about the first book of the Old Testament.
Dennis Shulman's "Genius of Genesis" is a reverent and beautifully-written description of the glory of the Book of Genesis; and was an excellent text for our church's spring book discussion circle.
If you want to truly understand the Bible, from its last words to its first, read the "Left Behind" books and "The Genius of Genesis."
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Summary: OK, Listen, I won't steer you wrong
Review: Most who like the Left Behind series will like this. That's not a good gauge of this book. I like the Left Behind series too, but let's face it... it's not the VERY BEST WRITING YOU'VE EVER READ. It's ok. It pleases us Christians. We love seeing sales of Christian fiction hit the New York Times lists where it must really steam those editors there. But I would tell you straight if I didn't like it. Here's an example... Books 2 through 10 were s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g this series FAR too much. Admit it! This would be better as 3 or 4 books! And some books really felt like filler books. We have to admit that if we are going to be listened to as reviewers of books within this series. Having said that... This was BY FAR the best book. Best written and most compelling. Many folks will downgrade these books because they are post-trib, post-mill non-rapture theology people. Yet, even if they read this book (they probably won't), they would say the story is the best-written to date and it is gripping... and let me tell you. So far, books 1 through 10 had cliffhanging endings that were not REALLY all that grabbing.... but this one... OH WOW I was stunned in the last few pages. Listen, THIS BOOK'S ENDING (and an incredible scene in the middle with a guillotine) WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! (Even Dr. Sock's sock for you Supergeddon fans! (Of which I'm also one.))
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Summary: The Final Countdown Has Begun
Review: The final year of the tribulation has begun. Chang is hoping to use the oppressive darkness that has fallen on New Babylon to set up remote surveillance and then escape to Petra. The contingent in San Diego finds itself in danger when Global Community forces start nosing around their compound, compromising Chloe. But that's just the beginning. Carpathia is planning the ultimate battle combining all the world's forces in one final push to finally destroy the Judah-ites and others who still oppose him. What can the Tribulation Force do? Like the last book, this book starts out with lots of action that will keep you glued to your seat anxiously turning pages. There are several different storylines going, and the action jumps quickly from place to place. However, the last part really bothers me. While it was still interesting and action backed, almost all the characters starting doing things that made no logical sense given the previous few books. This led up to a final chapter that didn't need to happen. I guess the authors felt the pressure to have some action, and couldn't come up with anything else to do, but it left this long time fan disappointed. Also disappointing was the fact that several characters were given nothing to do. While the cast of characters has grown too huge to properly handle, several were only mentioned in passing, and I missed hearing from them. There's only a couple scenes with Carpathia and his henchmen (usually highlights of the books), but they are some of the best in the series. I especially liked the one where he announces his plans for the battle. The writing style no longer really bothers me when I sit down for these books. As always, there is nothing here that will change anyone's mind about the series. And those of us committed to finding out what happens next will read it no matter what. I'm looking forward to watching everything brought to a conclusion in the final book. If done correctly, this could be a finale that blows the other books out of the water.
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Summary: The next to last battle!
Review: Wow....... I have never seen so many bad reviews for any of the "Left Behind" books. But a good many people have taken the authors to task for this book. And I almost understand why they have. Unlike all 10 of the previous books, "Armageddon" did not capture me from the very beginning. There were many times during the course of reading the first half of the book that I wanted nothing more than for it to end. However, about halfway through the book my attention was finally captured and I was hooked for the remainder of the book. "Armageddon" begins where "The Remnant" left off, with New Babylon in total darkness. As Nicolae Carpathia prepares to move the upper levels of his one-world government out of New Babylon, the main Tribulation Force safe house in San Diego is in danger of being discovered, forcing the occupants to quickly flee to Petra and the safety the Lord provides there. Unfortunately, the relocation comes at the cost of Tribulation Force lives. As the battle of the ages begins, more Tribulation Force members will lose their lives, and another will be hanging to his life, literally. The final couple of days before Christ's Glorious Appearing will be radically altered for those who are left behind. And for those of you who are ready for the next (12th) book to be the last one in the series, I've got bad news for you. Several Christian news sources are reporting that the authors have decided to add a 13th book to the series, supposedly covering the final war between good and evil that will take place at the end of Christ's 1000-year reign on earth. I'll be looking forward to it.
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Summary: Armageddon
Review: "Armageddon" picks up the pace in the "Left Behind" series. The middle books tended to be slow, and this one is full of action. My reaction? To be honest, several parts of the book I had to just put down. As a loyal fan, it made me mad! How could they kill of people now, almost at the end? Then I realized that I was on the edge of my seat. Then, there was the cliffhanger ending. Now we have to wait until Glorious Appearing!
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Summary: incredibly compelling despite flaws
Review: Book 11 in the Left Behind series. When I began reading this book, I was a little hazy on what had happened in the previous books. I still remembered the major events, but some minor events of importance I was lost on. I didn't remember a couple of the characters (ones that had been recently introduced). After 50 pages I remembered what I needed to and the context filled me in on the rest and the story started to really get going. I've noticed complaints about the actions of some characters. The only one who I think acted out of character was Chloe. Her actions at the beginning of the book were both stupid, and I think a little out of character. It served the plot, though, so we can gloss over it. There were some surprises in character action near the end, but these were explained well enough that I don't feel as if they were misplaced. The usual complaints about the series apply to this book. The quality of writing is not that great, I still have problems with naming one of the primary characters "Buck", and much of the books seem to be heavy handed. However, when I'm reading the book I forget all about that and I can't put it down. There is something incredibly compelling about the Left Behind series. Maybe it is seeing God take such a prominent role in a popular novel. Maybe it is just how quickly and easily the series reads, but there is something about it that makes me want to keep reading and gets me involved in the story. Maybe it is God working through these books, if such a thing is possible. The story begins late in the Tribulation. A plague of darkness and pain is on the city of New Babylon, the capitol of the Anti-Christ, Nicolae Carpathia. There are questions of whether or not the Safe House is still safe and Chloe Steele-Williams gets captured by the GC (Global Community) troops. Believers must get out of New Babylon as God's further judgment is coming. As the book progresses, the story jumps several months and the final judgments from Revelation are unleashed. More than one major character is killed in this book, so there is some shakeup going on in the cast of characters. Which ones and in what way I will leave for the reader to find out. I am not blind to the flaws and faults of this series, but as I read the books, the flaws and faults simply do not matter. I won't pretend that these should win awards for the craft of writing, though. I think that one reason why the Left Behind books are so compelling (this one included) is that we get to see one possible interpretation of how the Book of Revelation may play out. I am a Christian, so I do believe that Revelation is true, but I don't claim to have any interpretation of it myself nor do I believe that this is necessarily the correct interpretation. It does help in imagining the End Times, though. The next book is to be the last book, and I am curious as to how Jenkins will write the second coming of Christ (LaHaye is the theologian, Jenkins the author).
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Summary: Alternatives
Review: The authors have 'dragged' out the last couple of books and it's very discouraging. They should stick to their earlier trend. However, in spite of this, I am anticipating this new book and will have it in my hands the day it hits the stand. Also, for anybody iterested, The Christ Clone Trilogy series is fantastic and readers of the Left Behind series will love these three books. I had to order them special after I tripped over a old review . They were written over 10 years ago. However, I noticed in BN a few weeks ago, they have been re-released in hard back. I can't recommend them enough. Everybody I have lent them to loved them. Talk about the edge of your seat!!!!!!!
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: Blake is a teenager whose parents are christian and he won't commit to it. One day Blake's dad is at the O'Hare airport and his mom went to pick him up. Blake wakes up and see's that his mom has left him a note saying she will be back soon. It has been five hours since she left. Blake turns on the TV and the news is on every channel, saying that "People have been dispearing out of nowhere, planes have been crashing, fires, and many accidents because God is coming back". The things happening to Blake is suspensful.
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Summary: Armageddon
Review: "Armageddon" picks up the pace in the "Left Behind" series. The middle books tended to be slow, and this one is full of action. My reaction? To be honest, several parts of the book I had to just put down. As a loyal fan, it made me mad! How could they kill of people now, almost at the end? Then I realized that I was on the edge of my seat. Then, there was the cliffhanger ending. Now we have to wait until Glorious Appearing!
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