Rating: 
Summary: It was a great book. Absolutely
Review: When the end-time comes, those who are left behind will do one of five things:
1) reach for God
2) reach for a bottle
3) reach for a needle
4) reach out for warm, friendly flesh
5) reach out for a job with the new boss
Cloe and Buck clearly play with fire through simplistic adherence to Scripture. They obey, but they just dont seem to ask the tought questions. I get the feeling that at any time, temptation might overcome them, with grave consequence. They have assumed that they act in accordance with His will, without really examining whether or not this is true. Nor do they ask the questions that must attend a relationship undertaken in His sight during the endtime. What does it mean to be a couple commited to God (as well as each other), in light of the oncoming tribulation? To be blunt, will they start a family? And if He does not want them to start a family, what then does it mean to have been created by Him, male and female? The situation (end-time) poses some very primitive, if not purely spiritual, questions to this couple, and I don't beleive that they're giving the matter enough thought. Still, they have time.
Regarding Rayford. He is much too comfortable in the unusual position that he occupies at the end of the book. To whom much is given, much is expected. And I wonder if Rayford is spiritual enough to deliver what God wants of him.
So if I'm only lukewarm on what these characters are doing, why'd I like the book so much?
Buck, Chloe, and Rayford are very human characters. And you and I will behave no differently from them, when we are tested. And the book has given me a chance to think:
"What would I do if I was Rayford?"
"What would I do if I was Buck?"
The honest answers can be unsettling. And, possibly, redeeming.
Rating:
Summary: Great-End of The World-story
Review: I found Tribulation Force just as good as Left Behind. Left Behind is very thought provoking. Tribulation Force is more of a thriller, more of an edge of your seat story. I can't wait to start the 3rd installment. The cliffhanger at the end of Tribulation Force should make the 3rd installment a very exciting read.
Rating:
Summary: Hard hitting.......
Review: Very insightful, a bit draggy with the romance, but that is part of life.....A definite impact on my life and my thinking.
Rating:
Summary: I love the book
Review: Unlike some reviewers who did not like the romance plot very much, I find it interesting at worse. In fact it clearly shows to me how much misunderstanding and misery we can get ourselves into when we are not honest with whom we love. In fact I like this book even better than the first one, "Left Behind".
Rating: 
Summary: Misguided and oversentimental fluff.
Review: I have a bone to pick with how this book seems to overemphasize the romantic relationship and underemphasize the relationship with God. For example, when the antichrist is tempting Buck with a job offer, does Buck pray? No. Does he seek help and strength from the Holy Spirit? No. What does he do? He thinks about Chloe. In fact, here's what the story says: "Chloe was the object of his attention, and he realized that God had planted these thoughts to help him resist the hypnotic, persuasive power of Nicolae Carpathia." Say what? Excuse me, but the last time I checked, the Bible didn't say that the best way to fight temptation is to think about my girlfriend. And some of the thoughts I do have about my girlfriend sure don't seem to come from God! It would have been much more biblical if Buck had relied upon God during his time of temptation, not thoughts about some girl. This book has some pretty weak theology and an over-sentimentalized, sappy plotline.
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Summary: The continuing saga about the lives of those "Left Behind".
Review: A great sequel to the previous book "Left Behind". Looking to get into the heart of the action of the tribulation? Well, this is more of a love story than much else, so don't be disappointed! This book will definately leave you hanging in the end. Be sure to buy the next book, "Nicolae: The rise of the Antichrist". You won't want to wait too long! Easy reading and a great writing style. You won't be able to put this one down!
Rating:
Summary: Good follow up to a great book
Review: After reading Left Behind, I immediately sought out Tribulation Force. This, like its parent, is a good, fast paced read. My only problem with this book is that the focus seems to drift from the end of the world to one of a romance novel. I think that Buck and Chloe should have been closer in age too, to make the read more believable. As a born-again Christian I understand the writers needs to show how God would intend a relationship to be from the start (i.e.- both characters are virgins.) It would have been more believeable (not necessarily realistic) if one or neither had been a virgin. In fact, I feel that if Chloe's character was experienced and Buck was the virgin, it would have made for a more interesting conflict-considering Buck's age. -Just my opinion. Still, it's a great book and well worth the money and time spent.
Rating:
Summary: Forced myself to put it down so I could get some sleep.
Review: Just as well written as "Left Behind", and just as riveting. Some sections were a bit long in the tooth, but did not take away from the anticipation of wanting to find out what happens.
Rating:
Summary: Great Series
Review: Not many books can captivate people like this series, I have read books one and two, and am awaiting the arival of book three. I could not put thest books down. The hint of realism, or should I say the possibilty of realism make you step back and check your life and evaluate you future. I have already recommended this series to several people and they are awaiting their turn to read it. Double thumbs up!
Rating:
Summary: Makes you look at your relationship with GOD.
Review: Left Behind is a wonderful book very thought
provoking and make you take a closer look at your
own relationship with God. I gave the book to my
sister in Christ to read when I finished and went
out and bought the Tribulation Force and Nicolae
Even though the stories and not real the scriptures are true , Jesue is real, God is real,
Hope Mr.LaHaye and Mr. Jenkins continue to write
Books like these three. I have read them all and
besides from the Bible its good to read thought
provoking books that you can back up with the word
of God (with the scriptures) continue to write more..................
wgaskins@bellsouth.net
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