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Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye

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

Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHayeFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye

Left Behind

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • Contemporary

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye opens with airline pilot Rayford Steele on a flight to London when passengers mysteriously vanish, presumed taken by the biblical “Rapture.” As society descends into chaos, Steele, journalist Buck Williams, and others navigate the fallout, uncovering a plot involving Nicolae Carpathia, a charismatic leader rising to global power. The book contains descriptions of violence and murder, and brief mentions of death by suicide.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

237,054 ratings

67%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye presents a gripping narrative that attracts readers with its suspenseful depiction of the apocalypse. Positive feedback often highlights its compelling and fast-paced storyline. However, criticism includes accusations of shallow character development and a perceived lack of subtlety in its religious messaging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Left Behind?

Readers who would enjoy Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye are typically fans of Christian fiction, apocalyptic narratives, and fast-paced thrillers. They might also appreciate The Shack by William P. Young and The Last Jihad by Joel C. Rosenberg, which offer similar faith-based themes and suspense.

3.9

237,054 ratings

67%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • Contemporary

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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