Left Behind (Left Behind #1)

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Summary: An excellent read
Review: I don't have a very religious background, but I found this book to be very interesting, and not "preachy" like I thought it might be. Very good book, and I am now reading the second book in the series. I recommend it highly!!

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Summary: Interesting theme, bad writing
Review: Of course the end of the world as we know it is a very interesting theme, specially when your loved ones disappear in front of your eyes. But, the characters were created from common cliches, the situations are very stupid and a six year old child can imagine where they're going. I suppose is a best-seller because speak about religion, nothing else.

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Summary: Fascinating ideas written in dumbed-down language
Review: The authors have good intentions (and an agenda), but from the first page it's painfully obvious that they have no idea how to create suspense or compelling characters or how to write memorable dialogue. We're constantly told how intelligent and charismatic the main characters are, but we'll just have to take the authors' word for it because they don't know how to make language be anything but banal. I can't imagine who is buying this book and actually enjoying it!

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Summary: A convicting thriller that you won't be able to put down!
Review: My friend told me that I HAD to read these books. I have read the first four and I really feel convicted about being ready for the rapture. These books have helped me understand about the end times and I am able to share with others also. These are MUST read books for everyone. God speaks very clearly through these books and we must all have ears to listen. They are awesome!!!!

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Summary: Can't say much for the theology... but I still read them all
Review: I've read all the but most recent in the "Left Behind" series... and I'm living proof that one doesn't have to be a premillenialist to enjoy these kinds of books. In my opinion, although I'm probably not quite qualified to give it, the theology in this book is poor, but it sure helps one understand the premill/pretrib stance on eschatology. I could not put any one of these books down! The "theology" is a nice work of fiction and its called _Left Behind_ if that makes any sense at all. If you want a quick read, pick up these books- you can read them all in a week. They are full of excitement, action, and characters we genuinely care about. Even if you disagree with the theological position they take, you can still enjoy the books. Yep, that's what I spent so many words trying to say.

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Summary: A book you won't want to put down. GREAT SERIES!
Review: This book is very well written telling what could happen the last days, months, years before christ comes back to earth. Taken from the bible. The book makes it seem you are there and you become really close to the character. GREAT BOOK!

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Summary: REMEMBER THIS BOOK!!!
Review: When the rapture happens, remember this book!!Lahaye/Jenkins do an excellent job of following scriptue and giving insight to what the tribulaiton will be like!

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Summary: Great concept, idiotic story telling.
Review: First of all, I'm a Christian and thus am fascinated by the Revelation concept here, but other than biblical scholarship it seems that no research or homework went into this book.The characters are incredibly shallow and one dimensional,I couldn't care less about any of them,and the dialog seemed like it is written by a 12 year old.These stories do provide a very interesting backdrop for biblical prophesy and I have to admit that I will probably read the whole series, although I may need to plug my nose while doing it.It's really amusing how many reviews are five stars here. Let's face it folks,the emperor has no clothes,the writing stinks.It's the concept that interests us.

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Summary: Changed the way I look at everything
Review: I am not a big reader of religious fiction, I read action thrillers, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, etc. but a friend recommended Left Behind to me. I LOVED it - it doesn't read as a religious book at all, just a riviting, exciting, enjoyable story. Most highly recommended!

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Summary: A Great Way to Find More Out About the Tribulation!
Review: This book puts the tribulation in easy words that most anyone could understand. I am amazed at how the authors used both of their skills, and wrote such an amazing factual/fictional book. Left Behind is the perfect book for those who want to find out more about the Tribulation, but want to have some fun finding it out. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. A must Read!