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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: At first,I was reluctant in reading this book since I'm not Christian and also I have some issues with so-called Christians today. Although I have not read Book of Relevations for awhile, I have to say that this book made me look at life differently. At the same time, it didn't make me change my mind about Christianity. I still question its beliefs.
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Summary: AWESOME BOOK!!
Review: first I have to say I'm not religious in any way but I just happened upon this book when I saw it for sale in an ABC catalog. It piqued my interest but I didnt buy it. I then kept running across it in kmarts and supermarkets so I thought what the heck and I bought the first book in the series. I must say this was the most impressive book I've read in a long time. Its definatly NOT preachy and it dosnt try to shove christianity down your throat. I found the characters extremely interesting and the writing exceptional! I finished it in 3 days! I cant wait to get my hands on the other books in the series. This is just a regular book that happens to have biblical refrences, which I think make the book all the more compelling and interesting! I is defiantly a must read!!!!!!!n adventure series written for the Christian mass audience. Like many novels aimed at Christians, it is very attentive to the truth of the Gospel but creates an almost comic book view of people, science, politics, and the world in general. Although it attempts to faithfully follow the events of the Tribulation, it presents sometimes rigid, sometimes impossible scenarios of how those events occur. Other prophetic events are glossed over or totally ignored. Still, Left Behind is a fast-paced exciting story which has awakened millions to Revelation and end-times prophecy, and for some it is reported to have been life changing.THE CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY is a "front row seat" to the Tribulation as seen through the eyes of a non-Christian. It presents an entirely realistic and believable explanation of every end-times event from the prophecies of both the Old and New Testaments. Written by a man who has been a political science professor, a newspaper publisher, an intelligence analyst for the National Security Agency, and politician who once ran against Al Gore for Congress, The Christ Clone Trilogy is flawless in its presentation. The science is first cla
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Summary: Not quite what the authors intended
Review: The authors have really shot themselves in their collective feet with this. I'm sure their intention was to expose a secular audience to Christian beliefs. This is the wrong way to go about it. Most secular readers will be turned off by the ham-handed, and never-ending preaching. It would have been much better from that perspective to leave out the sermonizing, and let the story (any story) speak for itself. I guess the authors don't trust the native intelligence of their core audience. As many other reviewers have noted, this is a really poorly-written book. The characters are the most formulaic stock characters. The only "development" in any character occurs when that character is "saved." At that point, any tiny shred of individuality disappears completely. Is it actually possible for a character to be one-dimensional?? The amazingly juvenile dialogue apparently only exists to hammer Fundamentalist Christian dogma at the reader again. And again. And again. In fact, there's one bit that really stands out. There's a bizarre phone conversation that (from nowhere) turns into an anti-choice piece. There are also several full-blown sermons sprinkled throughout. I think a couple were repeated almost word-for-word. Another telling moment: the newly-saved Christians believe that a certain character is the anti-Christ because... get this... he can speak several different languages fluently. And he's extremely well-informed about world politics. And can discuss many subjects with intelligence. Clearly, the message here is that too much education is something to be feared. I won't even go into the theological merit (or lack thereof) of this book. If people want to believe this, fine. If they follow another form of Christianity, fine. If they choose to believe in another religion, fine. If they want to believe that someday giant pandas will appear and lead us all into the promised land of gumdrops and little singing elves in fuzzy feetie-pajamas, that's fine, too. As long as they're not hurting anyone. As an avid reader, I'm willing to suspend my disbelief if an author or plotline can convince me. There is nothing here to warrant that. This book (the first of HOW many??) reads like an excrutiatingly detailed diary. You'll know how every character spends every minute of every day of the week or so covered. Entire chapters are devoted to seeing each character safely home after the disappearances. Then we get to follow each character to work again. Was there no editor? The only possible reason I can see to continue reading this series is because, in a way, it's like a really bad B movie. One that's so bad, it's entertaining. I understand that the giant locusts make an appearance in a later volume. Really. I just don't think I'll last that long.
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Summary: Left Behind; A Story of Epic Porportions
Review: You are on a plane and all of a sudden your child disapears right before your eyes! This is what happens to many people in the book, Left Behind. Follow Rayford and Buck's adventures as they go through the most shocking event in history. As the plot thickens, they are facing trials, ones that are a matter of life or death, such as being decieved by the Anti-christ. I recommend this book to the reader who enjoys inspiration titles. But, to the ones who don't, they may get bored. This book was very well written, with great personalities, such as Hattie Durham and Nicloae Carpathia. Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins have outdone themselves once again.
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Summary: Nice work of art
Review: Ok, I will admit that this isn't the best book in the world. And there are a few questionable items in it. But, the book overall is deeply engrossing and great way to pass the time. Writing about the end of the world is a topic that is all to common in most books today. But, not many authors use refernces in the bible so effectively when doing so. Again, there are a few questionable items in this book. And they tend to stick out if you know what to look for. But, if you look past this flaw you will find a great book worth your time.
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Summary: I'd probably be left behind!
Review: This is an enjoyable read in that it is written in similar style as the "The Exorcist" and "The Omen". Think about the teachings of religions and place the story in the here and now. What might actually happen if the end of the world came as predicted in the Bible? This is an interesting story and I did not feel, as other reviewers stated here, that the authors were trying to convert me... of course, I figure I'm a definite for being left behind!
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Summary: Original and very refreshing, above all not preachy!
Review: Ignore the guy who said this book is a way to recruit converts. That was not the authors' plan. Their plan was to produce Christian fiction and entertain people. Open people's minds. The book isn't forcing Christianity down people's throats. If you read this book or know anything about Christianity in particular you'd know that you have a free will. People who read this did it of their own free will.No book can force me to believe in what I don't want believe. Whether people become believers due to the influence of this book remember they did it of their own free will. You have a free will. Wether you believe the events in this book will happen or believe the events will happen after you've read it. Remember you have a free will. No book or movie will force that choice down your throat. That choice is yours and yours alone. I hope you don't let some closed minded person convince you what to believe or not to believe!
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Summary: Left Behind Review
Review: I read this book certain that as a devout Catholic I would not enjoy it. I was wrong. I couldn't put the book down. I disagree with some of the reviews I've read. I feel the book was well written, interesting, and eye-opening. The authors may have a number of reasons for writing this book, just as we, as readers, have a number of reasons for reading it. Read it with an open mind. Enjoy and think.
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Summary: Not What I Thought it Would Be
Review: When I got this book and saw the subtitle "A Novel of the Earth's Last Days", I naively thought "cool, another book like Stephen King's 'The Stand' ". But when I started to read it, I realized my misconception, and grew fearful that I would be preached at for a couple hundred pages. Again, I was wrong. IT is definitely a Christian-oriented book, but it wraps it up in a compelling story. The characters are not deeply developed, but that's what the other books in the series are there for. It sets the stage for what is to come in those installments. Another plus is an associated web-site with message boards to discuss the topics and the series, a nice touch. Believe me, you do not have to buy into everything the authors convey to enjoy the story. It is pretty light reading, and might get you to think about things.
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Summary: try something new!
Review: well intented but weak!the left behind series is slow and draining to anyone with an above average creative mind.i am a believer, and i do think that the series get's the point across but reading it is like beating a dead horse.don't get me wrong i liked it but after i read the "christ clone trilogy" by james beauseigneur i was blown away,devastated,floored,in awe.it is my opinion that this man, mr.beauseigneur!was bleesed with an amazing understanding of the bible and bible prophecy.the christ clone trilogy is x-citing and never a dull moment in any of the three books.if you like the left behind books .go and read the christ clone trilogy series,it will blow you way.
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