I first started this series when I was 11. It was facinating then... however, from a Christian standpoint, I don't really see that the series has so much meritt as I originally gave them. They ARE novels... and so many Christians act like the end of the world will be like this word for word, almost to a damaging extent. The fact is the truth does NOT lie between the covers of this series. The truth is that we cannot even fathom what God has in store, which is why I believe the Bible has been written in the way it has been. So many things in it are a mystery because we are only finite and cannot truly fathom what lies in the words. I, unlike most Christians, do not believe that the book of Revelation was meant to be taken literally, which is exactly what these books do.

They are harmless, intersting reads. However, they do not contain much moral merrit, which is surprising in a Christian novel.

This is probably one of the worst books I've ever read. From the beginning I knew what was going to happen, and half-way through the book the "climax" is given away before you get to the end. I really wanted to like this book, but at the end I just kept thinking I wasted my time.

As for the writing itself, the characters are standard cardboard cutouts, the dialogue is subpar, and the writing is dry.

This is the first book in the Left Behind Series; these books are great and highly addictive! Once you start, you'll want to read all of them! Tells the story of the world beginning with the rapture of Christians; focuses on those "left behind", specifically Rayford Steele, his daughter Chloe, Buck Williams, and new characters who are continuously introduced.

I decided to try it to see what it was about. I couldn't get into it, but know alot of others who really liked the books. I think it was the way it was written and not the story itself that I just didn't like.

I tried really hard to complete the book. The writing was not engaging. I must be missing something here because is a HUGE following for this series.

Very interesting book! Once you pick it up you don't want to put it down! And when you reach the end you are ready to dive into the next book of the series!

Trite. I can't believe these things are so popular.

Brilliantly written. You'll be hooked after the first 5 minutes.

Action-packed and fast-paced novel of what could happen when Christ raptures the faithful. First of twelve novel series. Great read!!

I have read through this series more than once, and though the first book may not be thouroughly engaging, it is a good start to a wonderful series. You will become attatched to the characters and will cry with them, laugh with them, and feel with them. It is truly a magnificent story.

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Has to be read in order for the series to make since. I thought the entire series was great. Unfortunately the balance of the series is gone from my library via someones garage sale. Would have been great for someone to get the entire series.

Another great book in this series, 5 stars !!

one of the best books i've ever read i had never read a series of books till i started on this one the whole series gets you hooked and thinkin what happens next it will make you laugh cry mad and more faithful and look to the lord for answers in your life

In the twinkling of an eye, chaos erupted everywhere! Some people vanished while others were left behind wondering where their loved ones went, and why... The first in a series. A great read.

This was an amazing start to the series. You meet many characters but not enough to overload you! Everyone should read the book.It reads fast and is very exciting.You won't want to put it down.

A novel of the earht`s last days.

AWESOME first book in a wonderful series! A must read!

Great book for Christians about faith.

This is the first in the series...if you haven't read it but are interested in religion at all it's a great series.

Excellent book... I really got hooked on this series. Great reading.

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