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Summary: The Remnant Rocks!
Review: The Remnant is awesome! The authors (again) made it a thriller. I found a few parts a bit sad, but that's just me. :) Overall this is an AWESOME book! I HIGHLY Recomend it to everyone!
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Summary: Milking It...
Review: Seems to me the authors of the Left Behind series are milking it for everything it's worth. I've been a loyal fan of the series but The Remnant was very disappointing. It left me wondering how I'd get through another year (and two more books) of the Tribulation.
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Summary: Possibly the best in the series
Review: The Remnant, Left Behind Book 10, could possibly be the best book in the series. The story line continues right off from the last book and we are left breathless as Carpathia drops the bombs on Petra. What is to happen to the inhabbitants of the city of stone?The book carries you through the rescue attempts for the captured George Sebastian. Carpathia is in full force now deploying hundreds of false prophets across the world. The co-op is finally up and going, with a few bumps along the way. Sadly, the safe house is now compromised and several of our favorite Trib Force members are now on the run. Slowly but surely, the planet hurtles into Armageddon with the Bowl Judgments coming faster (Oceans of Blood and worse) and more severely than ever, leaving the planet in total disarray. Will the Trib Force be able to last until the Glorious Appearing? Find out as you take the most thrilling ride of the century in The Remnant: On the Brink of Armageddon. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Bless you all!
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Summary: Better than 9, but .........try the "Christ Clone" Trilogy
Review: If you read my review on book 9, it will pretty much cover also this book in the series. It is sad to see such a wonderful series slipping downhill as it is. However, I feel the authors are at a point that they really can't go much further. After all, we re speaking of THE end and the characters of this book are no different than we too shall be. Over and done. At this point, it is death as we know it here on earth, and it is time for these characters to admit they have no where else to go. As much as this had been great series (up to a point) it is now over and should be put to rest before it is ruined by being strung out to totally loss of all enjoyment. Instead of everyone saying, "I can't wait for the next book" or "Oh, great, the new one is out" we will be hearing, "What! Another one!" or "Oh no, not another one!". Chalk up your credits and kudos to the writers for the work they did, but say bye bye now. And, again, in the future, please do not insult he readers and make them feel as if you are attempting to pass off a 'book' to them by making 3 inch margins and type large enough to read from across the room, as you have done in the past few books of the series...... I highly recommend anyone who did enjoy these to turn now to the "Christ Clone" Trilogy. Although it is in a bit of a different league than the "Left Behind" series, it is very interesting, stimulating and again leaving the reader with desire to know more, learn more and study the Word of our Lord more. Having done this, and having anyone turn to the Word, is a blessing and I admire the authors for having done something as wonderful as that. Christians always need to learn more, and non-Christians will now be exposed to the most wonderful knowledge of all.
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Summary: Very Well Balanced
Review: This book is one of the best in the series. I bought it on the day it was released and have read through it in less than 48 hours. This book was definitely very well balanced between action and character building. It also moved over a much greater time span (over a year) than the last two. While the character building does slow things down, it is not nearly as tedious as it was in THE ASSASINS and THE INDWELLING. It also adds more action and more of the end time's plagues which makes the book more appealing. All in all, I say that Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye have finally gone back to what made the series so popular to begin with. Strong deep characters with a lot of action and suspense. If you had trouble getting through the last few books in the series, skip them and get the one.
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Summary: A Definite Must Read
Review: I just finished the 10th book in the Left Behind series, The Remnant. Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins will not let you down in this installment. It spans alot more time than the other books in this series which usually only cover a month at a time, but this one covers quite a few months if not a year. Once I picked this book up I wasn't able to put it down until I was finished. The story line will definitely keep you on your toes and turning those pages to find out what happens next. Carpathia has become something of a madman, as if he wasn't one already, but even he goes over the top in this book. You'll get follow the adventures of the majority of the Tribulation Force as they try to prepare for the Glorious appearing that is about 3 years away and swiftly approaching. Again, time flies by swiftly in this book, and yet, it doesn't. You can spend two chapters just covering 2 days, and then skip several months while every one lays low. I highly recommened anyone who loves the Left Behind series to go buy this book ASAP!!
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Summary: Story Drags
Review: The man who reads this book is not a great reader, he makes an exciting story drag.
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Summary: A failure
Review: I am an ardent believer in Christ, but that does not mean that anything written about Christianity should be endorsed and embraced regardless of its quality. I have read all 12 of these novels and they simply aren't very good. The writing is poor, the plot unimaginative, and there certainly isn't anything in these books that will cause a Christian to re-examine and thus more fully embrace our beliefs. Look, I don't doubt that the authors had the best intentions with these books, but quality has to count for something. There are better alternatives out there. Try We All Fall Down by Caldwell. It's well-written and extreimly intelligent. If you're going to read about Christianity, read something that is worth your time.
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Summary: What a load of crap
Review: I work in an office where most of my fellow employees are fundamentalist holyrollers and biblethumpers. I finally gave in and read one of the "Left Behind" books -- this one. One-hundred percent crap. Not even good fiction. I shake my head in wonder that people can really, truly believe the "Left Behind" books are great reading. But, then, anyone who would believe that the bible is literal, actual truth will believe anything.
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Summary: A LOOK AT THE NOVELS OF REVELATION
Review: I am a very big fan of novels that deal with the Biblical Apocalypse and, with so many different types, thought it would be worthwhile to give an overview of the ones I have read.
Left Behind, by Tim Lehay- The series that started it all. These novels are, in truth, somewhat boring, but it covers the bases with a depth that none of the others do, probably owing to the fact that there are so many of them. They lack character development and deep theology, but are a fun, if shallow read
The Christ clone Trilogy by James Beauseigneur- Well written novels that focus on the scientific and political. Tom Clancy meets Left behind is not too far off the mark. I greatly enjoyed these books although I felt a little let down by the ending. Overall, a good political take on the End.
We All Fall Down by Brian Caldwell- Certainly the most controversial of these novels. The focus here is the individual and why someone would ever in their right mind reject salvation. Very brutal, although probably more realistic, in its depiction of the End. This is certainly not a book for the timid, but for the rest, I found it the most intelligent, well written, and, oddly enough, spiritual of the bunch. It's hard to walk away from this book with feeling to need to take a fresh look at one's own relationship to Christ.
Blood of Heaven, by Bill Myers- These are intelligent, character focused novels. I found the theology again to be a little weak, but really enjoyed following the distictive characters.
The Last Gentile Trilogy by Cary Bybee- Better written than Left Behind, but lacking the scope of that work. Like conquest of Paradise or Christ clone, it it based in science, but perhaps too much. Not enough religion for my taste.
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