Paperback
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (October 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0842342524
ISBN-13: 978-0842342520
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 6.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (167 customer reviews)
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I wanted to write a review on the entire left behind series rather then for each book individually, so here goes. I think this series has been one of the most enjoyable reads of my life. Whether you are a believer of not you can easily find this book to be an enjoyable read.The story basically starts off with all of God's true believers being removed from our planet in one fell swoop! Poof...GONE! The rest learn that they are Left Behind to deal with the 7 years of tribulation while the Anti-christ tries to take over.Over the course of these books the storyline increases quickly and progresses into a book that really makes you think and question what could happen...and if you are not a believer, it's simply a great work of fiction!I loved this series, the books are exciting and are very quick reads. Pick up the first one, i'll bet you can't put them down after that!Purchase these sets because you will have to finsih one book and begin reading the next right away!
Of all writers I have read, few have had the ability to ground me in order to finish reading their books, as Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye have done with The Left Behind books. The last time that happened to me was when I read The Testament, by John Grisham. Now, here I am again with a feeling of deja vu. Only this time, instead of just one excellent book, I have twelve in a row. Weehaa!From the 12-book series, I have already read the first three: Left Behind, Tribulation Force, and Nicolae. The latter is the most explosive so far. Literally, it is a thriller from cover to cover. You simply cannot put these books down, until you're done with them! And when you're done with one, you want to jump to the next in line, and the next... and the next... as if the books are iron-made and your hands are magnets!In my humble opinion, The Left Behind series are not just entertaining - they also have helped me understand better the sometimes implicit and not-so-clear messages of the Book of Revelation, as I consider the former a sort of representation of what's in the latter. I recommend The Left Behind books to anyone who likes a well-written plot, regardless of their faiths, doctrines or religious beliefs. Paraphrasing the critics, when reviewing a must-have book, I'd give them a two-thumbs up. And if I had three hands, I'd make it three-thumbs up!
The Left Behind serie has a lot to offer to believer and none believer as well. The first book will get you hook but it's a bit of a let down for the second and the third. I would encourage you to keep going because the fourth one is fast pass and very intriguing. You will be glad to have the last one on hand. My onle true negative point with the first 3 is that the authors will repeat a lot of the storie for anyone who picked a the book out of order. Fortunately this is corrected by the fourth book.Don't expect a gory sort of book.
I am happy with the books...it would have been better with the box though. Says a boxed set...but it wasn't sold with the box...makes no sense!This was a used set of books. In pretty good shape. The first book had personal telephone numbers and addresses written inside the covers...as this was a gift to my grand son, I tried to erase it.I had decided to read the series myself before gifting it and am on the 3rd book. Really good story! Follows the Bible pretty well. I was worried that the sexual undertones would be too much for my 13 yr. old grand son, but after reading it, I think that is OK for a pre-teen.
This series of books has a very good perspective of what could happen in the future. Definitely makes you think about the way you interact in the world as we know it. Have read through the first 10 books within a month and am eagerly awaiting the next book to arrive in the mail. Once you get started reading these books, you don't want to stop. Seriously! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for book #11. It may be Fiction, but I keep thinking: Wow, maybe this could happen. I don't think I want to be "Left Behind".
Great story telling based on biblical scripture. It's a wonderful way to have the book of Revelation come to life. Very good for people who are not familiar with the bible, as it will engage them while teaching them the bible at the same time. Loved all the books that were done beyond this first set of 5.
I also purchased the set 6-10. These books are well written and keep the reader in suspense. You want to get all the books. When I read these books I can imagine what is going on. Very exciting books to read. These are excellent reads. Recently, I happened to watch a television program on one of these books. In my personal opinion, the tv program didn't do the books justice. If you are interested, please read these books for your own opinion.The seller of these books packaged the books perfectly to be shipped. And the delivery was fast.I will buy from this seller and again.
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