The Last Day

Rating:
Summary: Fair
Review: Not bad for a thriller but a bit pretentious. The author's New Age nonsense tends toward the annoying as do the ill-defined characters. The book is far too long and the ending is simply not worth waiting for. The kind of thing one picks-up in a bus station to slog through on a very long, monotonous trip.

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Summary: A HUGE AND EXCITING BUILD UP TO A WEAK ENDING .
Review: THE FIRST 400 PAGES WERE AWESOME PAGE TURNERS , THE NEXT 100 PAGES WERE USELESS PAGE FILLERS AND THE LAST 100 PAGES WERE A LETDOWN. I FELT MANIPULATED BY THE AUTHOR IN THE LAST 100 PAGES . HE LEAD THE READER ON A IMAGINATIVE JOURNEY ONLY TO FEED THEM THE ENDING WITH A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR . I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE THIS BOOK 5 STARS, BUT MY DISSAPOINTMENT FORBIDS ME TO DO SO .

Rating:
Summary: Sehr empfehlenswert!
Review: Ich habe die englische originalversion gelesen und muß sagen, daß ich auch noch Monate danach immer noch von dem Buch beeindruckt bin und es allen Freunden und Bekannten weiterempfehle. Der Titel läßt vermuten, dass es sich um eine übliche Weltuntergangssaga handelt, dies ist jedoch nicht der Fall. Egal, ob Sie ein gläubiger Christ, Muslim oder Atheist sind - dieses Buch ist jedem zu empfehlen, denn es enthält viele Denkanstöße. Man kann über dieses Buch stundenlang diskutieren. Inhalt kurz zusammengefaßt: Was wäre, wenn eine Prophetin namens Jeza behauptet, sie wäre die Reinkarnation von Jesus- und was sagt die Kirche dazu? Von Jesus- und was sagt die Kirche dazu?

Rating:
Summary: Not at all what I expected
Review: Looking at the cover of this book, I was expecting a good, run-of-the-mill suspense novel, but this story turned out to be one of the most thrilling reads I've ever come across. I am not exaggerating that I could not put this book down once I started it. "The Last Day" took me by surprise, it was so fast-paced and completely absorbing, while I was reading it, I could think of nothing else. The story is unsettling in places, but this is not some gloomy, dreary doomsday novel. It's actually very upbeat overall, extraordinarly clever, and with dashes of great satire and humor throughout. When you're reading this, you simply can't imagine how it's all going to work out in the end--it makes you panicky! I won't give away the unexpected (and very provocative) ending, but let me just say that the story will leave you breathless, smiling and shaking your head in wonder. This book is that good, and I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Brilliant! Superb narrative!
Review: This is one of the best Millenial Books out there and a gem of a read. I couldn't put the book down once I started and went thru it within 2 nights. The events are so reaslistically portrayed that you wish for them to happen. If you are reading this review you have to buy this book now!

Rating:
Summary: Interesting read
Review: The Last Day is probably the most unusual book I've ever read. I was expecting something a little different, but this was a sinfully delicious surprise. The story is both engrossing and thought provoking. It takes real events, places and spiritual dogma and twists and turns them into the most suspenseful, supernatural plot imaginable. It had me constantly on the edge of my chair and totally dumbfounded at the startling climax. I could not have enjoyed this story more. A truly wonderful read!

Rating:
Summary: Fascinating, stimulating!
Review: This author has the heart of a poet, the soul of a philosopher, and the mind of a Sherlock Holmes! He tells a rip-rollicking story that pulls you in from the first chapter and propels you along at breakneck pace through some amazing situations and experiences. One of the most impressive aspects of the novel is its complex plot, which is totally unpredictable yet never forced or confusing. The writing is bright and lyrical, beautiful and the story is told with great clarity and power. This book has a ring of authenticism to it that makes everything entirely believable and the impact of the story all the greater. One of the best novels I've read in years. I give it my highest recommendation!

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Summary: Interesting at Times
Review: A pretty lengthy thriller that could use more thrills and more substantial characters. The plot elements are a bit worn and the preachy sections worth barely a skim. Be warned it has an anti-Catholic premise that might hurt some readers feelings and the author is pretty insensitive. If not taken seriously, an okay read. Biggest critism: writing, characters, and dialog. Best thing: It was interesting at times and had an odd humor to it.

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Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Review: I love novels that put into words many of the sentiments I hold but am not gifted enough to express well. The author of this novel has accomplished that so often that I could not keep count. I have many favorite lines. Like the one about the way some religions try too hard to convince people they have all the answers, "straining and forcing and prying at God with the crowbars of theology." So very true. I also enjoyed the several parables, particularly the Parable of the Illicit Child, which is nothing short of inspired. I would just like to express my appreciation to Mr. Kleier for writing something that has touched me so deeply. I wish you many, many more such novels.

Rating:
Summary: Incredible
Review: Actually, I find the critical reviews for this book more than credible. When I read it a few months ago I thought it was a quick bit of fluff, although long and boring in stretches. The multiple star reviews are a bit odd but I guess this is great literature these days. The fact that some are offended personally by this book seems to bestow an undeserved significance to it that is as inappropriate as the rave reviews. It is difficult to get worked-up about a book that is neither terrible or terribly good. The reviewers defending the book find it necessary to do so in a personal way and that is quite curious. A review is simply an opinion and mine is as mixed as many. Read and enjoy.