Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days

I just can't get passed the way this book was written. It seemed like the writing of a grade schooler to me... The story-line is interesting, but the writing brings it down! ( )

I read the entire Left Behind series for two reasons: first, to get a better understanding of the kind of book that influences what I consider to be a very dangerous religious/political movement, and second, because my reading speed is too fast, and I keep running out of things to read.

Oh, and also because the books were available at my local library and didn't cost anything. :D

Even with my initial low expectations, the series was surprisingly awful. I'm afraid I couldn't possibly review it without venturing into territory that probably isn't appropriate for GoodReads. For example, I couldn't resist making up "porn" names for the characters, since the actual names used in the books were so close to porn names anyway.

The Left Behind series is the twisted religious-political fantasy of a very sick pair. As such, it's kind of interesting - but I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a lot of tolerance for really bad writing and lots of stupidity. That so many Americans have apparently read and admired this series doesn't speak well for my countrymen...but it does explain how George W. Bush got two terms.

If you've like to read my full review (including lots of mocking of the books), here's a link to my unexpurgated review in my blog. ( )

This book is great for people who want to become a Christian. That does not mean that if you are not a new beliver or not a Christian, it is a great book for you too. I recomend this book for everyone! Its an amazing Christian series about four kids named Judd (17), Vicki (14), Lionel (13), and Ryan (12). These kids were left behind one night and woke up and noticed that either there parents dissapeared right out of there clothes or ( in Ryans case) there parent had died from this disaster. They all were trying to find answers when they all wen to there local church where they met. They all decided they should live with each other and look out for each other. So they finally new what happened......
The Rapture happend. If you want to figure out more about this amazing series you can buy them on amazon or maybe you can buy them on ebay or something. Thanks! :) ( )

I actually read this book for my College Success Skills class, and there were some things I didn't like. The characters seem to change quicker than what would be natural, which I didn't like. However, the concept of the book was very deep, especially because I was annotating for dystopia the entire time. It definitely made me think, and I already have two people lined up to read this book after I turn my paper in. ( )

Great fictional account of how those "left behind" will be affected. The prophetical greatness of Tim LaHaye along with the great writing style of Jerry Jenkins brings the first novel of this popular series. Based on 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, I believe those who have heard the gospel message and rejected it will not have another chance after the rapture of the church; I hope I am wrong, because many will perish (including people like Rayford and Chloe Steele, Buck Williams, and Bruce Barnes) if this portion of scripture really does relay that message. I know God is merciful and full of grace and of course, if any seek salvation at any time before physical death- the opportunity is there. Without the Holy Spirit drawing someone to God there will be no seeking on man's part- I believe this is what these verses are saying; it isn't that God wouldn't save those who seek Him, but those who have rejected will not seek Him. This is the main caution I have with this series (and as I say, I hope my interpretation is wrong and Tim LaHaye's is correct)- because many will perish if my interpretation is correct. Recommend (with stated caution). ***February 16, 2012*** ( )