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erinloves2read's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I felt that the descriptions of non-white people in this book could have been better, but I appreciate that there was some diversity in it. It's an amazing read, very action packed.
carliereadsoccasionally's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thatnerd's review against another edition
3.0
These books are good, and I'm flying through them, but it gets annoying how they seem to drag on in spots.
thirdgrace's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
tani's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as I remember the other books in the series being, although I admittedly read them over 5 years ago. Still, action-packed and interesting enough that I do plan on finishing the series someday.
skyzyx's review against another edition
4.0
I read this back in 2002, so my memory is pretty fuzzy. I remember, however, that I really enjoyed it. There was lots of action in this one.
This book is a work of fiction. It's not a research book, nor is it 100% accurate according to the Bible. But I remember the overall story being pretty entertaining for an end-times-after-the-Christians-have-been-raptured sort of universe. Several people have mentioned that the writing style itself is fairly pedestrian. I didn't notice at 22, and I don't really remember now. *shrugs*
This book is a work of fiction. It's not a research book, nor is it 100% accurate according to the Bible. But I remember the overall story being pretty entertaining for an end-times-after-the-Christians-have-been-raptured sort of universe. Several people have mentioned that the writing style itself is fairly pedestrian. I didn't notice at 22, and I don't really remember now. *shrugs*
bkeving_74's review against another edition
2.0
While the story this novel is based on is terrifying and one day will happen, the writing sadly continues to be sub par and disappointing. The antichrist and his minions are portrayed as bumbling caricatures who can't get out of their own way. Sadly the story just isn't believable.
reneesmith's review against another edition
4.0
In Desecration, the ninth book in the Left Behind Series, Dr. Chaim Rosenzweig takes a major role as a modern day Moses, with Buck along as his encourager. There's even a heart-stopping confrontation between Carpathia and Chaim, patterned after the happenings with the Egyptian pharaoh in the Old Testament. As a result of the confrontation, Chaim receives divine protection from God, and Israeli Jews who believe Christ is the Messiah are allowed to leave with him. He leads them to Petra, a rock fortress in the desert. He also negotiates a place for Orthodox Jews to worship after Carpathia defiles their Temple. And to help the exodus along, the plagues allow cover for the Tribulation Saints and Orthodox Jews to make their escape by debilitating the troops of the Global Community.
This episode of the series also highlights a scene where Antichrist Carpathia defiles the temple. He sheds a pig's blood and "cavorts" in the mess for the whole world to see. Though it's becoming increasingly obvious that this world leader is an evil monster, many still would rather follow him than the one true God. This is addressed by beloved teacher Tsion Ben-Judah in the following excerpt . . .
"We often wonder, when the truth is now so clear, why not everyone comes to Christ. It is because of . . . deception. People did not . . . `receive the love of the truth.' `For this reason, God will send the strong delusion' . . . Can you imagine it? There are people who know the truth, know their futures are doomed, and yet still they take pleasure in sin!
If you are in Christ, you are eternally safe and secure, despite all that we will have to endure these next three and a half years. If you are undecided, I plead with you to make your choice while you are still able."
Similar words would be affective in our world today. I love the truths the author's share through Tsion's sermons. I'll end with this one . . .
"Of the billions and billions of people who have ever lived, One stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of influence. More schools, colleges, hospitals, and orphanages were founded because of Him than because of anyone else. More art was created, more music written, and more humanitarian acts performed due to Him and His influence than anyone else ever. Great international encyclopedias devote twenty thousand words to describing Him and His influence on the world. Even our calendar is based on His birth. And all this He accomplished after a public ministry that lasted just three and half years!
Centuries after His public unmerciful mocking, His persecution and martyrdom, billions claimed membership in His church, making it by far the largest religion in the world. And when He returned, as He said He would, to take His faithful to heaven, the disappearance of so many had the most profound impact on this globe that man has ever seen."
Love that one!
I reviewed this book as part of the wonderful Tyndale Summer Reading Program.
This episode of the series also highlights a scene where Antichrist Carpathia defiles the temple. He sheds a pig's blood and "cavorts" in the mess for the whole world to see. Though it's becoming increasingly obvious that this world leader is an evil monster, many still would rather follow him than the one true God. This is addressed by beloved teacher Tsion Ben-Judah in the following excerpt . . .
"We often wonder, when the truth is now so clear, why not everyone comes to Christ. It is because of . . . deception. People did not . . . `receive the love of the truth.' `For this reason, God will send the strong delusion' . . . Can you imagine it? There are people who know the truth, know their futures are doomed, and yet still they take pleasure in sin!
If you are in Christ, you are eternally safe and secure, despite all that we will have to endure these next three and a half years. If you are undecided, I plead with you to make your choice while you are still able."
Similar words would be affective in our world today. I love the truths the author's share through Tsion's sermons. I'll end with this one . . .
"Of the billions and billions of people who have ever lived, One stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of influence. More schools, colleges, hospitals, and orphanages were founded because of Him than because of anyone else. More art was created, more music written, and more humanitarian acts performed due to Him and His influence than anyone else ever. Great international encyclopedias devote twenty thousand words to describing Him and His influence on the world. Even our calendar is based on His birth. And all this He accomplished after a public ministry that lasted just three and half years!
Centuries after His public unmerciful mocking, His persecution and martyrdom, billions claimed membership in His church, making it by far the largest religion in the world. And when He returned, as He said He would, to take His faithful to heaven, the disappearance of so many had the most profound impact on this globe that man has ever seen."
Love that one!
I reviewed this book as part of the wonderful Tyndale Summer Reading Program.
kris_tea516's review against another edition
2.0
At the time that I read these books, I absolutely loved them. However, as I have learned more of the Bible & the theories of eschatology, I'm not so sure how I feel about the theology within these books. As far as a book to read but not pay much attention to the theology, it's a pretty fun read. :)