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Noah Arsenault
, December 13, 2012
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In the past, I've been disappointed by many books delving into Noah's story, and had yet to find a great one. This time, I found one that needed fine-tuning, but otherwise turned out well. I found that at first it was hard to speed through, because of typos, wording errors, and confusing sentences. When I shut out these distractions, I was able to see the plot arc for what it was.
While some of the characters could be a bit more unique, staying with the reader longer, Noah and Kira did just that. I appreciate the way he portrayed their strengths and stubborn natures, alike. Similarly, Newman put a unique view on the flood, using modern technology intermittently, but not in such a way to make a point of showing it off, and didn't distract from the story. The finale, which most people know, needed something extra, while not deviating from the original tale. I feel that Newman delivered this well, though some might be able to predict it, yet still enjoy it.
In conclusion, the errors may be very distracting, and detract from the reader's enjoyment, but if you aren't fazed by that sort of thing, then you ought to enjoy The Ark's speculative view of the House of Seth and Noah's story.
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