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Summary: Words fail me!
Review: One star is one too many: This book follows in the tradition of its predecessors in that it has no plot, incredibly nonrealistic characters, laughable dialogue, absurd coincidences, etc., etc. If you read the rave reviews posted by those who seem to have no objectivity about the quality of writing as long as it touts their particular set of beliefs, it's obvious that there are a certain mumber of people who are just going to love this drivel and continue to snap up every "sequel" in this (apparently never-ending) saga. (I hadn't realized until recently that the authors have actually written companion books in a "kids" series of the same nature. This is especially ludicrous given the juvenile writing in the "adult" books.) It is interesting, though, that the tide does seem to be turning, review-wise, as we begin to get feedback from the second wave of readers...those who buy the books because of their prominence on the best-seller lists or out of curiosity. Many of these readers are more objective and see this series for what it is: incredibly dreadful! I've had several people tell me they *couldn't believe* the sheer awfulness of the writing. The scariest thing about this whole phenomenon is the gullibility and blind allegiance of so many well-meaning Christians to anything...no matter how hideous...done in the name of their religion. Remember the Crusades, anyone? The Inquisition? The Salem Witch debacle?
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Summary: Filler Book
Review: I waited on baited breath for the release of "Indwelling," and I was very disappointed. After reading Apollyon and Assassins, I was on an action high, that the Indwelling did not possess. It felt more like a "filler book." The kind of book that leads up to something better. Or maybe it is the fact that everyone who has read the series knows the main climax of the "Indwelling," and it takes so very long to get there that you're tired from the small talk by the time the climax begins. Overall, it was a decent book, but a far cry from its predecessors.
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Summary: Please!
Review: If this is what passes for a good read these days, God help us all! If you want a book that covers the topic of the End Times AND is intelligent and thought-provoking to boot, read Glen Kleier's THE LAST DAY. It is the most entertaining novel ever written on escatological themes. It doesn't follow the predictable, mindless screed of these "Left Behind" lightweights. If you want some real End Days scare and fright, mixed with wit, humor and insight, read LAST DAY instead.
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Summary: Mixed Thoughts
Review: I have enjoyed this series, but the last 2 have been a disappointment. I keep reading, cause I am hoping the next one will be filled with the quality of the first books. Also this may sound silly, but the publishers keep making the margins larger, and making the print bigger. Maybe it is becoming too commercial like one of the other reviewers said.
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Summary: Good Read, Although A Little Drawn Out
Review: This book was very good, although not as good as the previous 6 books were. I agree with the review that these 2 authors are writing for the message and although I don't think they are trying to line their pockets, it seems like they are stretching out this story too much. I will keep reading the series because I love it, but I hope that the authors will put them out just a bit faster and with more meat to them.
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Summary: I was surprised -- I liked it
Review: I found this installment of the series to be superior to most, especially book 6 Assassins, much to my surprise. It's not for everyone. The writing shifts quite a bit. Only 3 days of time pass and very little of the book of Revelation, the guideline for the series, unfolds. Think of this as "half time" in a football game before the bigger, badder you ain't seen nothing yet anti-christ starts to run wild. There's a lot of action but not as much of the earth shaking variety that some readers have come to expect. Mostly the action is in getting everyone back together. That's pretty much the theme of this book. The characters get back together geographically and get themselves back together on a spiritual level and on an emotional level with each other. There's a lot of soul searching and repentence and a lot of questions, not all cut and dry. The level of spirituality is deeper. I also appreciated that there was no big cliffhanger. Too many cliffhangers, especially since the books only come out once every 6 months, can be frustrating. The devoted readers of this series can relax until the next installment. As with previous books there are character deaths, mostly as a consequence of a single action, and we get to see those consequences. I'm more intrigued with this series after seeing the authors on Larry King Live and learning that only 1 character will survive to the end. That was shocking. I expected it to be out of the old Star Trek mode where there are lots of deaths, usually the guest star for that episode, but never the big four. This book will take a different, more realistic tact based on the time of the writing -- the end times. I look forward to seeing what will happen.
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Summary: "Indwelling" was riveting
Review: I don't know why people make such a big deal out of the fact that this book covered only 3 days. I found the book to be interesting and riveting. True, I had a pretty good idea about the identity of Nicholae's assassin before reading the book but that did not detract from the intensity of the story line. The part that I found most intriguing was in the last part of the book where the indwelt Nicholae demanded worship. It just points out satan's futile desire for the hearts of men and that, in the end, satan and his followers will ultimately lose. The book was a good read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait until the next one comes out.
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Summary: It's obvious...
Review: If the protagonists had paid their bills on time, the beast wouldn't have repossesed their propoerty.
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Summary: The Tribulation Slows...
Review: After a brief bible study in Revelations, I didn't 'get' it. Someone suggested that I read the Left Behind series, and got to the first five books in two weeks. Assassins took another two days and just completed The Indwelling. While the series helps with the comprehension of Revelations, it is sad to see the commercialization of a very important message. Undoubtedly book sales will soar because you should read them in series to keep up. But what important happened in The Indwelling anyway? No meat in this book! Still the most important message remains: Don't get left behind! Praise God!
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Summary: still quite good...
Review: Although at times the action can waiver and get bogged down "catching up" readers, "The Indwelling" is still quite an interesting book. I read other reviews prior to reading this continuation in the series and presupposed that this book would be a disappointment. They proved incorrect. There are many new situations and continuations of plot to be found in "The Indwelling." Although the actual indwelling is a last page event, getting there is just as riveting. Unfortunately, some readers tend to think the authors are dragging out the story simply to "line their pockets." These books are serving a higher purpose. They are mission tools being used by two very efficient evangelists. They are meant to be entertaining as well as thought provoking in a way that makes the reader think about the subject at hand long after the book is closed and set on the nightstand. "What if..?" seems to be the question the writers want implanted in the minds of their audience and I believe they are accomplishing their mission. My review is to state my affection for this series as wonderful reading for Christians like me but also so for those with questions still...they are simplistic in word and character thought process but still very complicated in faith and prophesy
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