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Summary: EYE OPENING!! HEART FILLING!! CONVICTING!! HOPE-FILLING!!
Review: What can be said that hasn't already been said. It was a joy to read. When reading "Left Behind", I started it as any interesting book. When I got to the last paragraph, I became distress because I know it would be soon over....BUT there HAD to be more. I waited with bated breath til "Tribulation Force" came out and I swallowed it in less than 24 hour, only because I had to sleep. When that came to an end I was mad because I KNEW there was more!!! I rejoice when "Nicolae" came out. I pre-ordered it. I ate that in one bite, hoping that there were more pages than there were. I have since scanned through them in part with my bible at my side to keep me busy til the next one comes. THANKS, TIM AND JERRY FOR GETTING IT DONE SO QUICKLY.
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read.
Review: I read the entire three series of these in a matter of 2 weeks. They are serious page turners that make you crave for the next one. I am new to Christian fiction so really did not know what to expect. This exceeded any expectations I had. I have not only recommended them to any of my friends who are Christians, but also a few non-Christians. A must read for anyone! The characters are easy to follow and easy to relate to. You get entirely wrapped up in the story. I anxiously await the next one!
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Summary: Could not put this book down!
Review: They just keep getting better! I am now suffering "Left Behind" series withdrawal waiting for the release of the next book! This series of books are the best books I have ever read. Not only are they enjoyable, but they are life changing. END
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Summary: It is an outstanding book, when is the next one coming out?
Review: I read Left Behind couldn't put it down, then went right out and got Trials and Tribulations, couldn't put that one down either, went right out again and bought Nicolae. Zipped right through this book also. When will the next one be available??? Can't wait!
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Summary: Good story, but predictable. Leaves reader hanging.
Review: I have mixed feelings. I read the book in two days. It is an easy read and a page turner. Similar style to first two books with a good story line. A little too much rehashing of material in previous books. Some exciting though somewhat predictable sequences. Won't win any awards for writing, but remains true to the Bible. Should have been combined into a longer book. Ending is definitely not satisfying.
I recommend waiting for the paperback. Then you can read books three and four together.
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Summary: Incredible!!!!!!!
Review: Finally a christian novel (series) worth reading, and waiting for. I read it cover to cover in one sitting, couldn't put it down! A must read for all!.
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Summary: What's with all these high reviews? People are deceived
Review: OK, I've read the three books. Nicolae just plain doesn't live up. I mean, the only reason I finished it, and the only reason I'll read more, is to understand the WHOLE storyline (I'd like to find out what happens at the end of the world).
The writing was trite, the characters are one-dimensional, and it's just not as exciting. We have Rayford and Buck being disrespectful to Nicolae, yet Nicolae decides to not get rid of them, knowing they are with the enemy? I mean, if you're spying, ACT LIKE THE ENEMY! Ray and Buck wouldn't even do little courtesies like say thanks or act deferential or apologize to Nicolae, while everyone else does, and they think that no one can figure them out? puhleeeze... Nicolae even reveals his knowledge of their association to them, intentionally, without any reason to do so.
The authors also pull out too many deus-ex-machinas. It takes 20 years for an airplane to be designed and built. Earl Halliday, a mere pilot, couldn't have done it. Just because you're a pilot doesn't make you an aerodynamics expert. Not only that, Nicolae decides to kill Earl after the plane was designed? noooo, I think that if a new (experimental?) plane was designed, you'd better keep the engineer who designed it around to maintain it (since no one else would know how!). The Internet being completely anonymous from Nicolae? Doubtful. Although it may be anonymous to the average user, if someone had the power to (e.g. Nicolae), he could definitely track down where send their video feeds from (this is in relation to the Rabbi preaching over the Internet). Same thing with cellular phones being untraceable. Nothing is untraceable. Especially in a controlled world that Nicolae has. One can say that God has provided in the background, but this goes too far. Citing divine intervention doesn't lessen the effects of a deus ex machina. People may say that I'm picky, but let's drop that technological problems for now. The writing was just not good. How many times did we have to re-read the story about how people came to be saved, or how their families were gone while they were left behind? Forget that, move past it, let's get on with the story. I skipped maybe 1/4 of the text while reading this book.
I still want to know what happens in the end, but I hope that the authors improve their writing and character development. Don't be blinded because the storyline is cool - the writers fill in every detail (Rabbi saying "I think in Hebrew" when meeting Buck to emphasize the fact that he hears the witnesses in Hebrew later) and the characters are predictable, frustrating, etc. Add some excitement, please!
Although the use of the number 216 is a nice touch :)
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Summary: Can you say...the best?
Review: I love this whole series! The way that the authors brought the Bible to such a great novel! A must read for all ages!
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Summary: Outstanding ... Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I thought the first two books were great but the third was the best so far. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for August to get here to buy the next "chapter". If it is as great as the previous three books, you'll have to start writing faster to get the next books out. Wonderful to hear there will be seven books in the series. I highly recommend these books to everyone. Strengthens your faith for sure!!!
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Summary: These books saved my husband, He was a non-beleiver
Review: I loved these books, all of them. I was gripped and read each of them in only a day and a half. I truly cant wait for the next one.They put Revelations in a text that anyone can understand and know that they had best not be left behind.
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