Does anyone read the Left Behind series?
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I know there's a third one because my mom has all three.  She said the first two are very close to the book but they reworked the third one a little.  I've only seen the first one, and one day I'll break down and see the other two.  \n\nI haven't gotten around to reading any of the books either.  I was waiting for all of them to come out.  I hate reading one book and then waiting a year for the next one.  That just drives me nuts.\n\nEDIT:\nThe movie names are:\nLeft Behind\nLeft Behind II:  Tribulation Force\nLeft Behind:  World at War
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I read Secret Wars as it came out, and found it quite enjoyable.  I was, after all, a kid, and the notion of all those heroes and villains together in one series was very exciting.  Spider-Man getting a new costume?  Awesome!\n\nI read it again last year, and needless to see, it didn't hold up well at all.  Hokey dialogue, terrible art in places, and a contrived plot that had more holes in it than one of my moth-eaten shirts up in attic.  That said, there were still some entertaining parts, not the least of which being Doom's contstant comedic foil, Klaw.  His incoherent babblings caused Doom to utter perhaps the greatest line of the series:  "So. I've created a madman. SIGH."
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I've read almost all of Orson Scott Card's books.  Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead are very good books.  However, he lost my interest when he created the duplicate Val and Peter at the end of Xenocide and the last bok in that series is pretty awful (not the writing, the story).   \nThe Philotic connections that allow instantaneous communication by ansible are an interesting theory.  It is nice to believe that we are all somehow connected by invisible threads but I seriously doubt that there is any scientific truth to it.
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I met the writer of this book just weeks before his death. The book is 100% true.griping !!!!! I had to order it at Barnes + Noble\nTook one week. please get this book,You will not be able to put it down.Title\nNONE CAME HOME
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did the people who responded to this even read it??? haha\n\ni think it's hilarious...and so sad, yet so true.\n\ncheers!
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There are many aspects of the book that might prove interesting to debate. One of the most controversial items that the book brings forth is the question of whether Jesus was married and had children. It has NEVER been church doctrine, that such was the case. However, some members and a few leaders back in the early days of the church have speculated on the subject of marriage. In the end, since we do not know, it remains, just that, speculation. \n\nOne of the biggest problems that I, personally, have with the book is that, in the end, Brown's theory seems to be more about Jesus being human rather than divine. I completely disagree with this viewpoint. Members of our church are generally well read. I can't see this book affecting the faith of anyone who has taken the gospel seriously. \n\nDespite Brown's claim that everything is "accurate," people seem to be forgetting that it is just a clever and somewhat interesting piece of entertainment. There may be bits of truth in it, just as in other fictional novels, yet it is still just a work of fiction. \n\nMany religious groups seem to be overly concerned about this book's message or impact. I am of the opinion that while the book may cause some few to doubt, there will be others who may actually start reading the scriptures to find out just what they say. Opposition is not a bad thing. Many people may find their faith strengthened as a result of all of this religious fervor. Is that such a bad thing?\n\nThis is just one "mormon's" opinion on the matter.
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any of the series ... 'Where the Boy's Aren't'  .. there is probably 12 or 15 in the series now.. I saw a magazine review of them somewhere. No interest in seeing the movies... Yeah Right :)\nHopefully I am not corrupting a young mind.. bah!
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I have read some in translation.\n\n"If so, what is your opinion on the similarities between them and the Bible?"\n\nClearly the authors of the Bible drew upon a stock of pre-existing stories and oral traditions in order to express their theological views.
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Awesome! Yeah, I'm a fan of all the Batman eras, even the dorky one where every issue found him turned into an alien, or a water-breathing creature, or a time traveller. Silly? Sure. But a whole lot more entertaining than most of the nihilist junk out there these days (god, I sound like my dad). \n\nAnyway, if you're hoping to unload them, I'll certainly take a look at them. \n\n- M.
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Yes, by all means read it.  It is all that and a bag of chips, no doubt.  I promise.  You will probably be a better person for it.\n\nI DO  recommend reading the second volume first, then the first volume (and maybe/not) reread the second and then the rest in order.  I've found that for the non-hardcore fantasy fan, this works a little better, as the writing in the first collection is still a little tentative, like he hadn't quite figured out his game plan.  Neil Gaiman himself has said that it didn't quite come together until issue #8, both the coda to the first collected & the prologue to the second.\n\nHe also wrote three additional Sandman books after the series concluded; in my opinion, these are best tackled after finishing the collected #s1-10.
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Oh my god... someone ELSE who reads Dean Koontz. I have read every single one...at least 2 or 3 times.  I have different favorite for different reasons.  You know how some of his books are science fictiony, & some are just about a REALLY bad guy doing BAD things. Some draw out for a while and some are super quick...CANT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!\nAnyway, back to your question.  I loved Watchers, and Intensity, the Fear Nothing (and sequel) , and ODD Thomas (and sequel) and Velocity.   Im glad he's a fast writer because im a fast reader.
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ive read a few of them. they are good books for entertainment. but of course you shouldnt believe what it says. thats just the opinion of the authors veiw of what will happen. the holy bible is the only book anyone should believe.
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Yes!\nI didn't start reading them until after the 3rd movie came out. I thought they were just kids books. When I was visiting my Aunt and Uncle a couple years ago I thought I'd give it a try. I read all 5 books in about a month. Ever since then, I fell in love with the books. I've read them all many times! I can't wait until the next one!
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The left behind series is based on the future, and is just trying to for cast  a scenario of what may happen in the future, according to scripture. Now with that being said, it is purely speculation and not by any means right.\n\nThe Da Vinci Code on the other hand, was based on the past. Now what upset the Christians, is that it changed what was written in scripture. It made a scenario out of Jesus' life, and changed words and stories of scripture.  \n\nOne is based on future, and one is based on the past.\nOne thing for sure is that they are both fiction. Because no one "really" knows how the world will end. They should be upset at both books.\nThey might accept Left Behind because it was written by a preacher, while Da Vinci was not.
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Yes, I did.  When I was in grade school I would read them.  I would also cheat to see if my character was killed off.  If so, I would go back.
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the left behind series did not bash religion, y2k was a real problem that was averted with years of hard work.\n\nThe Da Vinci Code takes a lot of shots at christianity, the catholic church in particular.
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I have always wanted to talk to someone about this. My father passed away when I was six and amongst everything that he left myself and my brother there were the complete leather bound set of Dennis Wheatly books. I am now 23 and tbh I have never even sat and tried to read one! I suppose you would recommend a read then? Do you know if these books are worth keeping? I was going to donate them to charity but perhaps I should try an read them! XxXxX