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Summary: Entertaining Beginning Scuttled By Not-So-Subtle Agenda
Review: Most bookstores categorize this series as "Inspirational Fiction." That means it is fiction mixed with what the author's believe, and want you to believe, is "The Truth." The novel is filled with fun but naive views of world politics. The authors hook you with about 200 pages of action before hitting you with the scripture. The author's try to be subtle, but this is definitely agenda-driven fiction. The devil's advocate parts with the non-believers is a funny and unsuccessful attempt to look objective. If you're a Christian, this is a celebratory "told-you-so" romp (as evidenced by all the "Teen Tribulation Force" web sites). If not, it is still a good story mixed with a crusade agenda.
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Summary: Anti-Catholic propaganda moves into mainstream
Review: The number of reviews by people apparently beside themselves with admiration for this book series is deeply saddening. "Left Behind" is written by a fundamentalist with a strong anti-Catholic bias. In fact, he even introduces God Himself to win his argument, when most Catholics are "left behind" in the book (always a tempting plot device). Thousands of people are getting their theology from a glossy but poorly written series of tabloid-quality books, while sneering at the holy, apostolic Church of Peter. What's wrong with this picture? This kind of stuff is not worthy of the mainstream attention it has received, not to mention prominent display in every Christian bookstore I've walked into. Smarten up, people!
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Summary: Awsome
Review: I guess the bible was right when it said that wise men will have a harder time entering the kindom of heaven then the camelt o go through the eye of a needle. I loved this book, and I personally know that it is truth to the fullest. I am what wise men all a christian. I am not stupid, just found. I loved this book and can't wait to read the next.
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Summary: THE PROPAGANDA MINISTERS HAVE STRUCK AGAIN
Review: This book is written like a propaganda minister would've written about the Jews in WWII Germany. It is arrogant, self-serving, demonizing tripe, and it's pseudo-intellectual rants made me feel like the authors were signing me up for Sunday services. This book is not dangerous unless you believe that this will actually happen. If that's the case, I suggest you read Carl Sagan's "A Demon-Haunted World." Maybe then you'll learn something about the world you live in.
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Summary: The world is ending...
Review: and we all get a picture of what it could look like. Despite what others (reviewers on this page) think, this is a fantastic book. Once you begin this book (and those that follow) you'll never be able to put them down. Of course, we don't know how the world will end (and it will), but this is most certainly one possible way. Enjoy your read and open your eyes to the truth that Jesus is coming back for His own!
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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Review: There are people who have chosen to give this book the "raspberry" because of personal issues, such as what Christianity really is. I just want potential readers to understand that this book is FICTION. Some readers have failed to recognize that. It is truly an entertaining book. I couldn't put it down! It was also very spiritually uplifting and I highly recommend it to all FICTION readers.
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Summary: This is DEFINITELY Christian Propoganda!
Review: Not an enjoyable read for those that are so philosophically confused that they have allowed themselves to be consumed trying to answer that which is not definable with some so called theory. Whatever your beleif may be this story is an excellent read. Of course it is fiction; it is speaking of something that has yet to happen using characters that do not exist. That is the beauty of the novel. It takes what us non-bible carrying Christians have viewed as fiction all of our lives, and puts it in a present day context. So that one is able to place their own life perspective in God's Plan for us. This story has took what pastors have been afraid to preach about or have preaached on very poorly for centuries, and put it into a story in which even a non-theologian can relate to. You cannot reach everyone through the Bible; sometimes you must resort to other methods. Sure Jenkins and LaHaye have and will make a lot of money from this series, but I can think of a lot of worse ideas that have mada a lot more money.
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Summary: Simply, one of the best books I've ever read.
Review: Not being a fan of fiction, I was surprised to find this such a great read. I stayed up until 3 in the morning and had to make myself put the book down to get some sleep. It was not scary, but it was certainly deep and made me thing. Just think, guys...this could come true any day. Read the BIBLE. There is nothing left before the rapture, so would you want to be left behind?
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Summary: Mmmm... rapture.
Review: WWJD? Probably laugh at this book. With some of the most jejune writing this side of Dean Koontz, _Left Behind_ twitches and seizes its way through page after page of a great idea gone horribly wrong. Now, understand that I picked up this book because I was in love with the notion of millions of people disappearing at once and the impact that would have; sadly, this book spends precious little time discussing the actual rapture, and instead jumps right up to the lectern. I'm still trying to figure out how and why people went right back to work at their old jobs within a day or two of the big event. I know I'd be inclined to take a few personal days... But more troubling than its lack of real focus on author-created plot, is the disgusting sexism (cf. Hattie Durham) and flaccid character development. Not a single person in this book is worth caring about, and even worse, they're all pretty detestable-- even the ones we're supposed to like. Don't waste time reading this book if you're an intelligent person looking for theological answers or inspiration; you'd get more from an Amy Grant album. Do read this book if you just emerged from the primordial ooze, or have recently become hooked on phonics.
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Summary: A Must for Believers and Non
Review: This book has ultimately changed my life forever. I thought I was a Christian before and had it right until I read this book. The book may be fiction, but it borders reality real well. I got Re-Baptized and strengthen my relationship with the Lord. If you aren't changed by just the first chapter, then you will by the end. I now read the Bible daily. The book was outstanding from start to finish. Now, on to the rest of the series. The references to verses in the Bible is outatanding.
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