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Summary: The Evil One Takes Over
Review: I've read all but "The Indwelling", which I'll read this summer, so I've decided to review the series. If you're a voracious reader you could finish this book in a day, no matter your reading level it is an easy read. You're likely to read it quickly because you'll want to find out what is going to happen next in this apocalyptic vision of Earth's future. This book is one of the best in the series. The action and suspense are spellbinding, so it is very entertaining. The "message" and true intent of the authors is throughout the book, you either believe it or not. The book is entertainment, not a bible study course on the Book of Revelations, so take it for what it is and enjoy the ride. The "evil one" is portrayed magnificently, totally believeable and credible. The world is his oyster and the way he manages to rise to power is slightly predictable but interesting nonetheless. The "heroes" are by now starting to become more dimensional as characters and the reader will be able to identify with them as real people. Whether you agree or disagree with the premise of this book, an interpretation of the Book of Revelations, the book is still a very good piece of fiction that in fact may be based on truth? Better than # 2 and right up there with the original # 1. No matter you're opinion, you will be left thinking about how you live your life and hopefully be a better person for it.
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Summary: Is the series getting old?
Review: I loved Left Behind, thought Tribulation Force was really good. This book though spends to much time explaining what already happened. I almost had the feeling you could pick this book up and you'd know as much as what happened having started with #1.Don't get me wrong - it's still a good book. I just think #1 and #2 were better. Hopefully #4, ... will be better. I do plan on reading them.
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Summary: Keeping it going!
Review: While I thought the second book went sort of slow, this one brings the fast-paced action back. I was very impressed and cannot wait to read the fourth book.
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Summary: This one's much better
Review: I've just finished the third installment of this series, and must admit that the writing had improved. I still had some problems with it: some of the dialogue and action was too predictable, the characters still weren't as fleshed out as they could have been, the action scenes were a little dry, and, as in "Tribulation Force," dialogue and narration used to describe past events were too in-depth, and dragged the story down. Although I enjoyed this third part more than I did the second, I found myself once again skipping through certain parts. These parts contained discussions about anti-abortion, and I found the blatant propaganda to be inappropriate and unneccesary. Although the topic itself was important to the plot (involving the unborn child of the antichrist), I felt that the authors focused less on this aspect and more on...I hate to use this word in each review...*preaching* against abortion. I feel that the use of such a hot topic wasn't handled as well as it could have been. As unimpressed as I've been with the writing aspects of the works, I'm anxious to pick up the next book, "Soul Harvest." The continued plot is turning out to be very consistant in this account of earth's last days. What happens in each book is still within reason, and actually does make one wonder about the world we live in today. I tend to be very leary of works such as this, because it can be taken too seriously by some. However, many works of fiction over the years have made us think, and these books are certainly doing that!
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Summary: Good book
Review: The second was good so i would give it a 3 ,but this one gets you on your feet,non stop action and if you are a non believer ,get ready for a adventure of a alife time
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Summary: GUT WRENCHING!
Review: Lahaye and Jenkins have the gift of story telling. Nicolae is another amazing book in this series. This book will keep you up reading, and you won't be able to stop it. I was under their (Lahaye and Jenkins) spell for the duration of the ride. I can't wait to read the next one.
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Summary: Believe it or not! It's TRUE!
Review: I have read each book in the "Left Behind" series. I am an avid believer in the Bible and that it is the inspired word of God. I have come to believe that the "Left Behind" series, (though it's characters are fictional, it's foundation is Biblical,) is an "INSPIRED" writting. I would highly recommend this series to anyone, believer or not, who is in search of the truth about how things are to be in the end times. If, like myself you have ever read the book of Revelations but did not understand it, this series will bring what you have read to light. If you read this series with an open mind and a searching heart, it will inspire you too...
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Summary: A great recovery from the "sophomore slump".
Review: After the great lead-in of the first book, the second book of the series was a little disappointing. The third in the series, "NICOLAE" proves to be a great come back in this gripping, heart pounding page-turner! Here we get an in-depth look into Nicolae as he and our other beloved characters are subjected to the trials of the tribulation. Buck's adventure in the Mideast is particularly exciting and is made of the the stuff that lovers of action/adventure will really enjoy. (Is a movie far behind?) Those who enjoy the series will definitely not be disappointed by this book as it is the best of the series so far. It would also compel someone who has not read any of the other books in the series to want to read them as well. The writing is still somewhat awkward and ham-handed at times. I liken it to junk food. When you examine it closely, the content isn't always that good, but once you get a taste of it, you can't stop eating it, and you'll continue to want to eat more. Give me more of the Left Behind series! I'm looking forward to "SOUL HARVEST".
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Summary: so far so good
Review: Nicolae is the best one of the first three. It's fast and exciting. However, I don't care for all the pages wasted on repitition from the previous books. I guess it's necessary for those who didn't read the first two or have short memories, but for the rest of us, it gets boring. (which is why I only gave it 4 stars)
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Summary: Soap Opera
Review: Our bookclub, The 8th Kingdom, read and reviewed Left Out, which we enjoyed, then Tribulation Force, which was okay, then Nicolae, which turned us off the series. It has become a soap opera. The original idea has plummeted into macho men who do incredible stunts without harm, and women who are treated as "prizes." The series could have developed into a useful and creative study guide of the Bible. Now, we're getting sparse smatterings of Bible-speak while Buck, Chloe, Rayford, and Amanda are dodging earthquakes and Nicolae who lets them live while he destroys everyone else not to his liking. Really! I'm giving my unread copy of Soul Harvest to the library. The 8th Kingdom is moving on to books with stronger characters and plot.
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