retelling of Noah's ark from the perspective of both humans and animals

What was it really like when the heavens opened and the world drowned? Everyone knows the story of the Flood: The man called on by God to build an ark. The animals that came on board two by two. The rain that fell for forty days and forty nights. But what about the rest of the story? What about Noah's wife and daughters-in-law? And what if there was a daughter as well? How would it feel to head into the unknown, with only each other and all those animals? What would it be like to turn away friends and neighbors struggling in the water? Could all of it really be part of God's Plan -- the hunger and pain and fear?

A fascinating take on an old story that challenges everyone's singlular take on the Bible and on God. I was thrilled with the undercurrent of feminism that pervaded the book, and loved the ending. If you liked The Red Tent, you'll love this book. ( )

Quite possibly the most disturbing book I have read in years. This book takes a very different view of the biblical story of Noah's Ark. ( )

Not for those who are not open to questioning religion. For those who are, this is a fantastic fictional account of how Noah and family survived the flood. It has them refusing to help drowning neighbors as Noah believes God has instructed them. The story is told from Noah's daughter's viewpoint and has some feminist leanings. The writing is spectacular and I couldn't put it down. ( )