Review: A Great Read but Sobering Account of The Rise of The Antichrist.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2012
This was the first novel from this author that I have read. It is fast paced and I guess it should be if it is portraying the events of the last days before Jesus' return as outlined in the book of Revelation in the Bible.There are many fiction, both Christian based and non Christian based, novels on the Armageddon and end times and this one is up there with some of the other good ones I have read.Each author has a different take on this subject matter, but I find this one one of my favourites. Du Randt has achieved portraying the POV of these last days from the ordinary man in the street level, whether the main characters are Jewish, Christian or not. This is counteracted by the portrayal of the very demonic, decieitful and charismatic Antichrist.In this novel, you get to connect with the main characters, and despise the Antichrist, especially his very cruel, barbaric and inhumane treatment of Christians, Jews or any other religion or person who does not submit to the Antichrist's religion and worship of him. These scenes were very sobering and graphic enough to reinforce in any Christian reader what it is going to be like for them if they do not submit to the Antichrist before Jesus' return. I pray that these scenes will be used to make Christians more discerning and determined to not sway under this pressure and betray Christ and themselves.Du Randt writes well. The pace is fast, and one you cannot put down. I enjoyed the spiritual warfare and spiritual aspects of this novel. This he has done well and is comparable to others in similar novels of the same genre and subject matter.Highly Recommended.