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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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Summary: Wow, The Characters and Storyline Really Come to Life!
Review: I thought the LAST GENTILE was a hard act to follow, but this book is even better! Masterful development of the character set and storyline make you feel like you're actually engaged in the battle against evil. I highly recommend this book and after the first books cliffhanger ending I was glad I could get my hands on the second and third books instead of having to wait.
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Summary: Wow, The Characters and Storyline Really Come to Life!
Review: I thought the LAST GENTILE was a hard act to follow, but this book is even better! Masterful development of the character set and storyline make you feel like you're actually engaged in the battle against evil. I highly recommend this book and after the first books cliffhanger ending I was glad I could get my hands on the second and third books instead of having to wait.
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Summary: Book 2 Better than Book 1
Review: The action takes off in Book 2 as the Tribulaton begins. New characters enter the story and Bybee does a good job getting the reader quickly attached to these people as their lives become more difficult by the day. Literally, Bybee has story lines going all around the world at the same time. I especially like Bybee's ideas of how the judgments of the Book of Revelation could come about. Who knows and if my belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is correct, I and other Christians today will watch these events from the "balcony". I look forward to reading Book 3. Thanks.
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Summary: Book 2 Better than Book 1
Review: The action takes off in Book 2 as the Tribulaton begins. New characters enter the story and Bybee does a good job getting the reader quickly attached to these people as their lives become more difficult by the day. Literally, Bybee has story lines going all around the world at the same time. I especially like Bybee's ideas of how the judgments of the Book of Revelation could come about. Who knows and if my belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is correct, I and other Christians today will watch these events from the "balcony". I look forward to reading Book 3. Thanks.
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