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She seems more conflicted, more human, more deep than any other character in the series. I found myself feeling truly sorry for her at some points, and feeling relief when she turned to God.
I also think they did a pretty good job with Carpathia's back story. No doubt that it, too, is a little far-fetched, but we're talking the end of the world here. Normality is out the window. Anyway, while some of his outright cruel actions made me squirm, it definitely sets the stage for his becoming the anti-Christ.
View 1 comment. Mar 05, Sarah rated it really liked it Shelves: novel , sci-fi , christianity. I'll apologize in advance for the brevity of this review. I would love to do this book justice, but it's that time of the semester when I don't have much time for anything, so rather than touching on some points and ignoring others, I'll stick to generalities in this review.
Because of the blatant Christian message of the Left Behind series there's a tendency to stereotype them, but if you've already read the original series, you're already aware that these aren't your typical "feel good" Christ I'll apologize in advance for the brevity of this review.
Because of the blatant Christian message of the Left Behind series there's a tendency to stereotype them, but if you've already read the original series, you're already aware that these aren't your typical "feel good" Christian Fiction. In some ways The Rising, first in a 3 book prequel series, is darker than the original series about the end times. In this book we begin to meet the memebers of the Tribulation Force essentially just Rayford Steele in this volume before they've let Jesus into their hearts, and the hole it leaves in their lives is obvious and heart-breaking.
We also meet Nicholae Carpathia's well-meaning but confused mother and the Luciferian manipulators who control her life. Then there's young Nicholae who is just as scary as he was in the original series, maybe more so since he's younger and still posseses frightening powers. Bottom line: If you've read the Left Behind books, you won't be disappointed by the first prequel.
If you haven't read the Left Behind books yet, then you should. While I wouldn't be lying if I said I hoped the importance of becoming a Christian affected every person who read the books, I still think they're enjoyable suspense novels even if you don't believe in Christianity.
Dec 05, Shaun rated it really liked it Shelves: read This was a random pick off the library shelf, an attempt to try something new. At the time I had no idea it was a prequel to another very popular series, The Left Behind series.
It was okay in a Rosemary's Baby kind of way. The writing was good enough and the characters were interesting enough. The book kind of ends without ending, which didn't make sense until I later read that this was a prequel. I will add that I thought some of the commentary on religion, agnosticism, and atheism was insightful and thought provoking.
Bought at Commerce Public Library book sale, but plan to donate back to library when finished. I enjoyed this one. It's back to the quality of the original series when it started out.
I think Marilena Carpathia is the best developed character the authors have come up with. She's a very sympathetic character, even though she chooses the wrong side at first.
There is a very poignant scene where she discovers the mistake she made and finds out what has really been going on. It's interesting to disco Bought at Commerce Public Library book sale, but plan to donate back to library when finished.
It's interesting to discover Nicolae's background and see that he was always a scary character, even as a child. This book is my first encounter with the Left Behind Series. I have watched the movie Left Behind and am quite curious to see if the book would be the same as the movie.
But about this book, the vocabulary was a bit daunting in the beginning since English is not my first language. But a good dictionary quickly fixed that problem.
In the beginning of the book the character's names and surnames were mentioned multiple times, after about one paragraph the reader is already acquainted with the c This book is my first encounter with the Left Behind Series. In the beginning of the book the character's names and surnames were mentioned multiple times, after about one paragraph the reader is already acquainted with the character. The steady flow of reading is interrupted when the surname is mentioned and it feels as if the reader is being reintroduced.
Unless the importance of the character is conveyed to the reader that way, then it imprints the character into your memory for the rest of the series. I particularly enjoyed the character of Marilena Carpathia, the trials she endured and the choices she had to make, all the emotions she experienced, made her a believable character.
I almost felt like I knew her. The story had such a sudden twist, there was no way I could have guessed what would happen next. A story is as good as the next surprise. You should sit and literally gasp when turning the page. And that's what happened to me, and I really enjoyed it. Then I knew I was reading a good book. A book that can be predicted is as boring as the color grey no offence to people who like grey, its a lovely color, but not on its own : Rayford Steele has a strong character and he portrays qualities that we should practice - never give up.
He had a dream and he fulfilled it. Not once did something stand in his way, even when his father tried to change his mind, he put his head on a block and stayed with it. His story evolved quickly and I'm excited to see what happens next with him and Irene. Nicolae Carpathia is a character on his own, I don't even know what to say.
Because he was just a child in the first book, I believe in the next book I would be able to say something since he is realising who he is and what he is capable of. The story will change completely and I have no idea of what to expect!
Other than that, I believe this series will help people to think about the coming Rapture and though this series is fictional, it is based on actual events in the Bible and can help people to realise the importance of salvation. This prequel is totally different from the rest of the novels that make up this series. It has elements of the best horror and suspense stories.
The mystery grows in each chapter. The scenario is set for what will come later. Evil has no limits, and makes its way to place. An excellent start for this series. I would dare to say that it is under, by very little, Rosemary's baby. Very good novel. Jan 27, Jay DeMoir rated it it was ok. It dragggggggged! There was no need to give us Rayford's childhood story. Carpathia's backstory was interesting though. However, the pacing was off.
This one lacked any major climax. I had read all of the Left Behind books when they first came out. This book felt like I was revisiting some old friends- Rayford, Irene, Chloe, and Raymie- and seeing how their stories began. Great book. Mar 30, Rinda Reads rated it liked it Shelves: spring-efagb.
This book was mostly going through the childhood of the pilot from the Left Behind series. Without the context of that series this book seemed a little pointless. Jan 11, Camden rated it it was ok. I had several things to say about this book, but now that I've read the remaining ones I can't remember the specific yays or nays. I can say, however, that The Rising is interesting in an informative way.
We learn about the anti-Christ's parentage and more background on key Left Behind characters. But overall, it lacks any major climax. It feels more like a book laying out a history of certain characters rather than telling an actual story. May 04, Trent rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Christian, Sci-Fi, dystopian, thriller, horror.
Shelves: books. Most Christians will admit that if they were old enough or a part of the contemporary Christian culture of the s and early s that they read some of the Left Behind series. I'll be that guy and say I did read at least the first four books of the Left Behind series way back when they started coming out.
But, as the years went on I lost interest. Probably the rebelliousness of the college years or the decision to part ways with the cheesiness of some of the Christian pop-culture of the time Most Christians will admit that if they were old enough or a part of the contemporary Christian culture of the s and early s that they read some of the Left Behind series. Probably the rebelliousness of the college years or the decision to part ways with the cheesiness of some of the Christian pop-culture of the time.
About a week ago I was searching for a fun fiction book to read that had a sci-fi or thriller twist. For some reason Left Behind popped in my head and I thought, "Why not?
I am into a lot of the crime, thriller, sci-fi and dystopian books that are popular today and I have to admit, this first book in the 17 book series is GOOD.
I am not kidding! What works for this book? The writing and character development is excellent. The suspense and drama of the book is one that could be seen in a blockbuster movie or primetime show. The book follows no spoilers Nicolae Carpathia and Rayford Steele from childbirth to almost where the original first book in the series starts. We learn the backstory to these characters and it is really fleshed out well. Do you need to know the characters going into the prequel series?
But it is helpful to know where you are going. We know that the whole series is based on the end-times no surprise here according to the Christian faith, so expect some Christian vocabulary. Also know that we are following the two characters for a reason. If there is any flaw in the book, it is that there is no set-up early on as to why the reader is following the two different stories, but if you can hold off to the last half of the book, you will begin to understand what roles these men will play in the future.
Why is it 5 stars? Like I said above. Excellently written. Creepy story. Not a cheesy Christian writing. In fact, it is a little violent and intense. My favorite thing is the emotion I built for the characters. I felt happy, upset and horrified for them in various chapters. I think you will get wrapped up in the story too. If you are looking for a good weekend read, I highly recommend trying this out again or for the first time, Christian or not.
Trust me. Mar 26, Sarah Schoesler rated it liked it. I have read the entire Left Behind Series and am now reading the books that take place before the rapture. In the first, we follow the life of young Rayford Steel. It starts when he is approximately 9 years old and takes us through his marriage and the birth of his two children. Ray is smart, athletic, and good looking. He knows what he wants money, nice house, nice cars and is willing to work hard to achieve all his dreams.
We also follow the birth and young life of Nicholae Carpathia. Compar I have read the entire Left Behind Series and am now reading the books that take place before the rapture. Compared to Rayford's life it is very disturbing. His mother and "aunt" worship Lucifer although his mother sees the error of her ways towards the end of her life.
Even though Nicholae is smart beyond his years and very athletic, he uses these gifts to his advantage and doesn't care who he hurts. He is incapable of showing love, even to his own mother, and everything about him is cold. I really enjoyed reading the chapters about Ray, but those about Nicholae were pretty disturbing. However, I guess that you need to read these to understand the man that he becomes.
Feb 21, Austin rated it liked it. This book was very unique and different from most of the books that I have read. Jenkins would go into. They went into way too much disturbing detail when talking about how Nicolae was born. But besides that, I did enjoy the book.
It is very interesting about how Nicolae grows up. Pretty much the typical way you would imagine the antichrist to grow up. One thing that surprised me was when he killed his This book was very unique and different from most of the books that I have read.
One thing that surprised me was when he killed his mother. Honestly I did not see this coming. But looking back at it the author did a great way at hinting at this occurring. We do not guarantee that these techniques will work for you. Some of the techniques listed in The Europa Conspiracy may require a sound knowledge of Hypnosis, users are advised to either leave those sections or must have a basic understanding of the subject before practicing them.
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