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Max

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm almost through The Remnant and I'm liking it more than Desecration. I enjoy the series. It's put together nicely and has characters that are, for the most part, believable and likable.

In the first couple of books (they all run together in my head now), I didn't like how the strong women ended up either getting killed or taking a back seat to whatever the men wanted all the time. Now, Chloe and Hattie have evolved a bit as strong, more independent women and I like that.

As for the theology.... well, it's one way of looking at it. I don't focus so much on the theological aspect, I view that as an interesting thread that ties everything together as a plot device. I don't agree with this kind of theology, but it makes for great storytelling! :)

Chancesdesign

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love the Left Behind series. A friend got me started on it a couple of years ago and I now eagerly anticipate each new book.

I don't want to offend anyone, but I look at the series as completely fiction. I am not religious at all, haven't been to church since I was a kid, and I don't believe in any of that stuff.

That doesn't keep me from loving the series. They are so well written, and the characters are so well developed and interesting. I look at it the same way I do something like the Star Wars series. You know how some people say that Star Wars is religious with "the force" and all that. Sorry I am not explaining this very well.

Anyway, I have gotten my father hooked also. I have tried to talk other people into starting it, but haven't had much luck once I tell them what it is based on. I obviously don't sell it well.

Aria

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmmm, I had to peek in here and see what book series generated so many posts so quickly.

I'm not a churchgoer myself and I have heard about these books and they sounded interesting to me. Any book that generates so much attention here so quickly deserves a look at. Are they available through regular book stores or do you need to order them?

Off2cthwizrd

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree that these are books based on someone's interpretation of scripture...so I don't take them literally. But they ARE a great read. I do lean toward these ideas theologically, but I am more of a "pan" millenialist, rather than "pre", "mid" or "post". (However it "pans" out in the end will be fine with me - as long as I am with Jesus, when I get there doesn't matter!)

...but that's just me...

Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Aria...you can get the books anywhere. In fact I have purchased most of mine at WalMart as it seems they almost always end up with the best price. :)

Aria

Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thx Myjohn! I appreciate the tip!

Hillbilly

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 05:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
...h'it don't offend this hillbilly if'n yur reading em just for the storytellin....most folks i know's loves a good storytellin....i don't believe in 'buttonholin' folks...it's like someone's down at the gen'ral store was a saying about them preachers that like's to holler and turn red in the face....'the thinner the mud, the harder you's got to throw it to make it stick!"...enjoy the books fer jest to fun of a story

Alaginger

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 08:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just in case there is any more interest at this discussion, I have made a list here of the 10 books to date in the Left Behind Series. I buy a lot of used books in great condition from Half.com (which is affliated with eBay.com) at very reasonable prices.
1 - Left Behind
2 - Tribulation Force
3 - Nicolae
4 - Soul Harvest
5 - Apollyon
6 - Assassins
7 - The Indwelling
8 - The Mark
9 - Desecration
10- The Remnant

There is also a "kids" version of this series.

Max

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 08:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You can get them on tape, too. :)

Revelation-based storylines are always a good read when well executed. You can't get better for action and suspense than a classic good vs. evil battle.

Stephen King's "The Stand" and "Star Wars" are both great examples of revelation-style stories.

Bob2112

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Aria, you may want to check out your local library first. Now that the series is on book 10, the early books are usually available.

They are a very fast read, so you may want to check out more than just the first book. I am not that fast of a reader, but I finshed each book in just 2 evenings. 2 weeks ago we checked out the first 7 books for my 12 year old son who is a fast reader. He finished one per night and is waiting for #8 to come in on reserve.

That is probably my biggest complaint of the series. While the books look thick, they could easily be printed on less than half the pages. It reminds me of having to write a 10 page paper in high school. I could write 5 pages and then reformat with a larger font, wider margins and some extra spacing between lines and now I'm done. :)

I counted the words per line and lines per page and compared to other modern day novels. In most cases the Left Behind books had half as many words per page. (and I thought my reading speed had improved! :()
At $15 to $18 a book for the new releases, I would like to get a longer read. I did get a used copy of War and Peace for 25 cents, which is quite a bargain when calculating the cost per word ratio. :)

Overall, I enjoy the story and will read each new book as it comes out. I just have to wait 3-4 months on the reserve list at the library to do so.

That is unless "The Rapture" occurs first!

Reader234

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 01:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Coming late to the thread (coming late to this message board!! :)

But has it been mentioned that there is now a movie based on the 1st book?

And does anybody remember the book, that was in the '70's about the same topic? I thought it was titled the Rapture, or the 2nd coming, but I've not been successful in finding the book that kept me glued when I was in high school!! It was also based on the Biblical implications of the Bible, and I also remember reading it while there was a fun campaign called "I FOUND IT"

Aria

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 02:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for taking time out from your road trip to give me the advice Bob! In fact I'm going to the library tonight.

BTW I saw your vacation pics you are much more handsome than any sponge I've ever seen before.

Sassylady

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 04:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ALAGINGER...We live in the same city (FYI-others we live in a small city that is why it is weird)and we are BB addicts and love Left Behind books..girl we need to go to lunch sometime...

Nicolae216

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
hey everyone check this site out i found:
http://www.geocities.com/cushawnb/veritas.html

okay now...

first off, i was so sad to see my favorite Josh get booted... but i was very happy when my first favorite amy came in! yay.
i think she is so cute.

anyway:
i finished descration today. LOL! i can't believe how it ended.. good thing i didn't have to wait to read the next one (i have it next to me).

"YES! YES! YES! YES!" LOL what an idiot.

Max

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You didn't 'find' that site, you published it, silly. :)

Nicolae216

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL max, this is true. but sometimes people will go more to see a page that is not advertised by someone whom created it... somereason

Max

Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, but remember that this site prefers that you only post a link once. More than that is considered spamming. :)

Djgirl5235

Friday, August 30, 2002 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have read the entire series with the exception of The Remnant (somehow I missed that it had been released - could be because I've been reading other series in between the releases!!) I have been in love with this series from the first book, and greedily lap up each book as it comes along. I'm a very quick reader, so each book takes me about an evening to get through. I WISH the books only cost $15 - 18 in Canada, because i have to pay $35.00/book if I can't wait for them to be released in softcover!!!

Nicolae216 - I recognized another LB fan when I first saw one of your posts on BB3 boards. I almost sent you an email to discuss it but found this thread, and found a LOT more fans on it than I expected!!!

I'm not very religious in a strict sense of the word, however, I do have my beliefs, and there are certain things that are occuring or have occurred within the past few years that have me thinking about things very carefully. That's what I like about this series is that it makes you think about things in a "What if" sort of way!!!

Myjohnhenry

Friday, August 30, 2002 - 09:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
DJ....you just need friends in the US who will send them too you then. :)

Hillbilly

Friday, August 30, 2002 - 09:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
or you could check out half.com and see if you can get them used for a lot less....

Sherbear

Friday, August 30, 2002 - 02:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't enjoy The Remnant. I felt that the story line didn't follow through from the beginning to end. I felt it was a few short stories lumped togather and not a complete book.

I have loved the series till this point.

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 09:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I actually have bought most of them at Costco, since they're about $15.00 there... otherwise, it's off to Chapters for full price since I don't have a credit card... I will check out Half.com though - thanks Hillbilly!!!

Hillbilly

Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You're welcome Dj

Off2cthwizrd

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 12:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hillbilly! I was looking for you! Not for any reason...I've just missed seeing you. Hope you are doing well.

OT - EBay is a great place to pick up the LB books. Sometimes you can get a number of them for the price of one new book!

Hillbilly

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Off...thanks...I'm still here. I left you a note in your members folder.