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Summary: Who is left after the desecration and devastation?
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The safety once found in the city of Chicago is lost, and the groups must divide and try to get to build new safe communities. I wish I had some of the technological devices that the Tribulation Force did. The techie in me loved the descriptions and wanted more. These tools allowed Chloe to manage her international conglomerate of Christian traders without slowing. Now, some of the shippers who supported the trading cause have been caught and killed. This is a time when only those with the mark of Carpathia can buy, sell, get medical aid, or go out without expecting to be captured.
This book is powerfully visual, but I would still like to know more about Petra, and if it does fit the Biblical place of refuge. It probably does since LaHaye and Jenkins have obviously done extensive Biblical research to put the series together. More descriptions, I think, would be helpful.
Millions of Judeo-Christians are living in this arid place where there is no source of water or food. However, just as God provided for the Israelites as they spent forty years wandering the deserts in the Old Testament, God provides manna and a continuous fountain. If it seems that the authors have used a deus ex machine process for the miracles, remember this is a series about God protecting his own and showing His miraculous intervention.
Carpathia sees millions of people in Petra, so he must try to destroy the city. A target so ready that how can he resist? But, just as he was unable to kill the two prophets in the streets of Jerusalem until their time was fulfilled, he is stopped by God's power. Frustrated, the antichrist's forces work to lure the undecided who reside in Petra into their fold.
More characters become primary, and I found many of them unique and fascinating. Intrigue and action are still the driving force for this book as Christians try to save other believers and those who have not yet taken the mark, which was required in book eight of the series. With millions of people still on earth, Carpathia's forces have not been able to compel everyone to receive the mark or die. It is still gory, and there are a lot of believers who are captured and killed. The antichrist's soldiers were hampered by the boils and sores, and perhaps this was God's way of giving aid to His remnant.
Hurry I need the next book. As I have stated previously, I am a captive audience; therefore, it is five stars for me. That is just my opinion.
Victoria Tarrani
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Summary: Disappointed....
Review: After hearing so many good things about this series, I decided to borrow The Remnant from the library. Now, normally, I can read just about any book; however predictable the storyline may be, I make myself finish the book. With this book however, I read a few chapters, skimmed a lot, and just completely gave up about two-thirds into the book. I think the part that really ruined it for me was pages 314-316. That scene was just right out of the book of Numbers(Korah's rebellion) and written practically word for word. That was blatant plagiarism. What would the author(Moses) think? (half j/k) Couldn't they come up with their own ideas?
If the other books are as bad as this, then I really don't get why this series is so popular.To be fair, maybe I should read the 1st book. Hopefully, it'll prove to be more exciting.
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Summary: A LOOK AT THE NOVELS OF REVELATION
Review: I am a very big fan of novels that deal with the Biblical Apocalypse and, with so many different types, thought it would be worthwhile to give an overview of the ones I have read.
Left Behind, by Tim Lehay- The series that started it all. These novels are, in truth, somewhat boring, but it covers the bases with a depth that none of the others do, probably owing to the fact that there are so many of them. They lack character development and deep theology, but are a fun, if shallow read
The Christ clone Trilogy by James Beauseigneur- Well written novels that focus on the scientific and political. Tom Clancy meets Left behind is not too far off the mark. I greatly enjoyed these books although I felt a little let down by the ending. Overall, a good political take on the End.
We All Fall Down by Brian Caldwell- Certainly the most controversial of these novels. The focus here is the individual and why someone would ever in their right mind reject salvation. Very brutal, although probably more realistic, in its depiction of the End. This is certainly not a book for the timid, but for the rest, I found it the most intelligent, well written, and, oddly enough, spiritual of the bunch. It's hard to walk away from this book with feeling to need to take a fresh look at one's own relationship to Christ.
Blood of Heaven, by Bill Myers- These are intelligent, character focused novels. I found the theology again to be a little weak, but really enjoyed following the distictive characters.
The Last Gentile Trilogy by Cary Bybee- Better written than Left Behind, but lacking the scope of that work. Like conquest of Paradise or Christ clone, it it based in science, but perhaps too much. Not enough religion for my taste.
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Summary: A failure
Review: I am an ardent believer in Christ, but that does not mean that anything written about Christianity should be endorsed and embraced regardless of its quality. I have read all 12 of these novels and they simply aren't very good. The writing is poor, the plot unimaginative, and there certainly isn't anything in these books that will cause a Christian to re-examine and thus more fully embrace our beliefs. Look, I don't doubt that the authors had the best intentions with these books, but quality has to count for something. There are better alternatives out there. Try We All Fall Down by Caldwell. It's well-written and extreimly intelligent. If you're going to read about Christianity, read something that is worth your time.
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Summary: The Big Let Down in the Series Begins....
Review: I guess it had to happen. Books Six, Seven, Eight and Nine were absolutely excellent. Halfway through this book, I was getting excited about what was promising to be a strong end to the series. But as I noted, halfway through this book, everything hit the brick wall with a loud, resounding splat. The first half of this book continues an excellent storyline, and continues working phenomenal character growth. But for some odd reason, this book quickly degenerates into a Bible tract. Much like Books Four and Five, the second half of this book destroys the excellent promise and progress of Six through Nine. I have hopes that things will turn around in the last two books of the series, but somehow I see the preachy Bible tract aspect continue through to the end. What a shame if it does...this series had so much potential to be more than just a scare tactic towards witnessing.
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Summary: The Remnant is Gathered and Protected in Petra..
Review: I just finished Armageddon, and I am writing a review for both of these books right now.
This series did seem to drag a little slower in the middle books, but this book, The Remnant, and Armageddon both kept my interest rivetted to the pages and I am thirsting for more.
The series picks up in this installment and takes some giant leaps in the next book. I am still VERY hooked on this series!
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Summary: A Definite Must Read
Review: I just finished the 10th book in the Left Behind series, The Remnant. Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins will not let you down in this installment. It spans alot more time than the other books in this series which usually only cover a month at a time, but this one covers quite a few months if not a year. Once I picked this book up I wasn't able to put it down until I was finished. The story line will definitely keep you on your toes and turning those pages to find out what happens next. Carpathia has become something of a madman, as if he wasn't one already, but even he goes over the top in this book. You'll get follow the adventures of the majority of the Tribulation Force as they try to prepare for the Glorious appearing that is about 3 years away and swiftly approaching. Again, time flies by swiftly in this book, and yet, it doesn't. You can spend two chapters just covering 2 days, and then skip several months while every one lays low. I highly recommened anyone who loves the Left Behind series to go buy this book ASAP!!
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Summary: great book
Review: I love the Left Behind series. I own all of the books. This is very entertaining and captures your interest from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the end. Wonderful book!
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Summary: Can we end it already ...please???
Review: I must admit The Remnant is a huge improvement over book 9 (Desecration) but I find myself wishing the authors and publishers had stuck to the original plan of 7 books in 7 years... that had a certain amount of symbolism to it also :)The Remnant moves faster and covers a larger time period ... I would have liked to see more of Leah, I also think the rescue of Sebastian could have taken place in half as many pages just as effectively. Unfortunately, as with the last 3 books, the writing style and dialogue has become ever more simplistic and the margins and typeface larger which I find insulting. I can read at a greater-than 6th grade level ... as can 99.9% of the other readers of this series I'm sure. I felt like I purchased the "Large Print" edition by mistake! This series has been stretched out and merchandised enough already... I pray it has been so for purposes of reaching as many believers and non-believers as possible instead of just to make a buck or two... Of course, I'll be reading the next book... *sigh*... I miss the anticipation I used to have... now it's almost like drudgery and obligation... gotta buy and read each one in the series because I'm committed to the end of it, gotta find out what happens next... even though at this point it's become somewhat predictable. I will pray that they return to the style, action, pace, excitement, and unpredicibility of plot that was in the first books during the last few books.
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Summary: What a load of crap
Review: I work in an office where most of my fellow employees are fundamentalist holyrollers and biblethumpers. I finally gave in and read one of the "Left Behind" books -- this one. One-hundred percent crap. Not even good fiction. I shake my head in wonder that people can really, truly believe the "Left Behind" books are great reading. But, then, anyone who would believe that the bible is literal, actual truth will believe anything.
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