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mattaukamp's review against another edition
1.0
This book, like the first one, was just garbage.
This book was better than the first one in terms of pure excitement, even if most of the building anticipation led to really disappointing denouement. The Eli/Moshe stuff was fairly cool sci-fi and I enjoyed the dynamic perspective switching... But this book was wildly Anti-Semitic. Not just in terms of trivializing the entire Jewish religion (which is theologically unavoidable in a fundamentalist Christian narrative like this one,) but in it's horribly stereotypical depictions of Jewish people. Frankly, both in the writing and the voice work, the depiction of Jewish characters are disgusting and borderline-hateful. The writers' grasp on politics and media are still child-like. The female characters are still super broadly drawn and they still exist only to inspire or frustrate the male characters, rather than having any agency themselves. The weird "comedy of errors" romance plot would have been thrown out of the Three's Company writers' room for being too absurd and pointless. And this volume is even preachier and less self-aware than the last.
This book was better than the first one in terms of pure excitement, even if most of the building anticipation led to really disappointing denouement. The Eli/Moshe stuff was fairly cool sci-fi and I enjoyed the dynamic perspective switching... But this book was wildly Anti-Semitic. Not just in terms of trivializing the entire Jewish religion (which is theologically unavoidable in a fundamentalist Christian narrative like this one,) but in it's horribly stereotypical depictions of Jewish people. Frankly, both in the writing and the voice work, the depiction of Jewish characters are disgusting and borderline-hateful. The writers' grasp on politics and media are still child-like. The female characters are still super broadly drawn and they still exist only to inspire or frustrate the male characters, rather than having any agency themselves. The weird "comedy of errors" romance plot would have been thrown out of the Three's Company writers' room for being too absurd and pointless. And this volume is even preachier and less self-aware than the last.
rociocartes's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It’s getting so good!!!! Can’t wait to continue. The intensity is ramping up! That Rabbi’s speech on who he believes the Messiah is was 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
furreverreading's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book is covered in scripture. It’s refreshing to read. There was a couple chapters in the middle that read a bit slow, but the rest was interesting. And the end really picked up, almost shocking compared to the rest of the book. It was fitting though considering the chaos that needed to be portrayed.
No matter what you believe about the timing of the rapture, I would definitely say it’s a great read, biblically accurate, and informative.
No matter what you believe about the timing of the rapture, I would definitely say it’s a great read, biblically accurate, and informative.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War
skyzyx's review against another edition
3.0
I read this back in 1999, so my memory is pretty fuzzy. I'm giving this a 3-star rating because I remember that I made it through the entire series.
This book is a work of fiction. It's not a research book, nor is it 100% accurate according to the Bible. But I remember the overall story being pretty entertaining for an end-times-after-the-Christians-have-been-raptured sort of universe. Several people have mentioned that the writing style itself is fairly pedestrian. I didn't notice at 19, and I don't really remember now. *shrugs*
This book is a work of fiction. It's not a research book, nor is it 100% accurate according to the Bible. But I remember the overall story being pretty entertaining for an end-times-after-the-Christians-have-been-raptured sort of universe. Several people have mentioned that the writing style itself is fairly pedestrian. I didn't notice at 19, and I don't really remember now. *shrugs*
bkeving_74's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable Re-read
As the commentary at the end noted, it is difficult to put into words everything that will occur during the tribulation. However, I believe the authors do a pretty good job of giving the reader a sense of what could happen. I think tribulation force is a little tacky but the gist of what the authors present, in particular the agreement between Israel and the antichrist, are true to the yet future unfolding of events during the tribulation.
As the commentary at the end noted, it is difficult to put into words everything that will occur during the tribulation. However, I believe the authors do a pretty good job of giving the reader a sense of what could happen. I think tribulation force is a little tacky but the gist of what the authors present, in particular the agreement between Israel and the antichrist, are true to the yet future unfolding of events during the tribulation.
camichristine's review against another edition
4.0
Love this series so far! Can't wait to get into book 3!
kayceslitlife's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 on this one because there is some cringe worthy dialogue and a love connection that starts with a misunderstanding (of course). But I still devoured it in a day.
enzuelke's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
reneesmith's review against another edition
4.0
Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkin’s Tribulation Force, the second book in the Left Behind Series, picks up after the cliff-hanger ending of book one. Nicholae Carpathia becomes the Supreme Potentate of the UN and astounds the world by manipulating a true peace between Israel and the rest of the Middle East. The folks who are left behind then begin experiencing the eighteen months of peace, which the Bible prophesies will follow that agreement.
During this time of peace, the main characters Buck, Rayford, and Chloe seek the help of church assistant Bruce Barnes to study the Scriptures. Soon they realize that the Rapture took all believing Christians from the earth and that—according to Bible prophecy—what will follow is a seven-year Tribulation period before Christ comes again. They also become convinced of their need for the Savior and give their lives to Christ. Most evangelical groups refer to those who believe in Christ after the Rapture as Tribulation Saints. So young Chloe nicknames their group, The Tribulation Force.
Though they understand from the Bible that evil will be unleashed on earth during the Tribulation period, the members of the Tribulation Force cannot sit idly by and watch it happen. They become key players in world history—Rayford pilots Carpathia’s plane, Buck heads the Global Community Weekly—and even manage moments of joy when they fall in love and marry. Then World War III breaks out and . . . well, I guess you’ll have to read or re-read the series to discover what happens next.
Though this book is fiction, it was a great object lesson to me concerning how folks—power-hungry leaders, foolish celebrities, everyday people with their heads in the sand—can cry out “Peace, peace,” when anyone around them can clearly see that there is no peace. I see this attitude of denial in the world today.
At the time they were first published (beginning in 1995), the books in the Left Behind Series were truly forerunners. They expanded the Christian fiction genre, paved the way for other inspirational authors, and highlighted what the Bible has to say about the future. I hope a whole new generation will discover this exciting series!
This is one of my summer reading reviews. If you haven't yet tried the Tyndale Summer Reading Program, you should. You don't need a blog. And for every 5 books you review, you receive a book for free!
During this time of peace, the main characters Buck, Rayford, and Chloe seek the help of church assistant Bruce Barnes to study the Scriptures. Soon they realize that the Rapture took all believing Christians from the earth and that—according to Bible prophecy—what will follow is a seven-year Tribulation period before Christ comes again. They also become convinced of their need for the Savior and give their lives to Christ. Most evangelical groups refer to those who believe in Christ after the Rapture as Tribulation Saints. So young Chloe nicknames their group, The Tribulation Force.
Though they understand from the Bible that evil will be unleashed on earth during the Tribulation period, the members of the Tribulation Force cannot sit idly by and watch it happen. They become key players in world history—Rayford pilots Carpathia’s plane, Buck heads the Global Community Weekly—and even manage moments of joy when they fall in love and marry. Then World War III breaks out and . . . well, I guess you’ll have to read or re-read the series to discover what happens next.
Though this book is fiction, it was a great object lesson to me concerning how folks—power-hungry leaders, foolish celebrities, everyday people with their heads in the sand—can cry out “Peace, peace,” when anyone around them can clearly see that there is no peace. I see this attitude of denial in the world today.
At the time they were first published (beginning in 1995), the books in the Left Behind Series were truly forerunners. They expanded the Christian fiction genre, paved the way for other inspirational authors, and highlighted what the Bible has to say about the future. I hope a whole new generation will discover this exciting series!
This is one of my summer reading reviews. If you haven't yet tried the Tyndale Summer Reading Program, you should. You don't need a blog. And for every 5 books you review, you receive a book for free!