Brian Godawa

This book, a novel that speculates what it might have really been like in the days of Noah leading up to the flood, was a pleasant surprise. I've long loved topics dealing with esoteric biblical issues but have sadly found that most books in this genre are either poorly written, or so far removed from biblical plausibility to render them unreadable. (Sometimes both.) Not the case here.

The author has an engaging voice and brought the characters wonderfully to life. We don't have enough info show more to know for sure what the personalities of Noah and Methuselah and others were, but Godawa poses a plausible construction that in no way conflicts with the biblical account. Refreshing.

I'm excited to have discovered a new author to follow, and recommend this book. show less

This is a fascinating and entertaining approach on early Genesis. Brian makes note early on that this is pure fiction. However, how in intertwines scripture into myth and other primeval ideas / beliefs is nothing short of amazing.

To me, this does for some of the hard passages of Genesis what the Left Behind series did for Revelation. Fiction, yes, but certainly a possible (mostly) concept of what could have taken place. Regardless, I found the book well written and engaging. I was easily show more sucked in and found myself thinking though what these Bible characters were actually thinking and feeling as I read. Much more so than I have ever considered before.

I am looking forward to making my way through the rest of the series to see how the know parts of Scripture play out in this action packed world of Brian Godawa. show less

I enjoyed this novelization of "end times" as seen through the eyes of a preterist interpretation of end times prophecy. I also learned some really fascinating historical facts or literary findings from the footnotes that the author provides. One thing that bugged me is that Godawa jumps perspectives quite frequently, and often multiple times within the same scene. This is a little confusing and jarring at times, but overall the story is very compelling and the action moves you forward.

I'd been hearing about a book called "Noah Primeval" for quite awhile and, based on a recommendation from a trusted podcast, I wanted to read it.

Noah Primeval is the story of the Biblical Noah's life leading up to the Flood. But this story isn't just a retelling of Sunday School story-time. Noah is a warrior and he's not really happy that God wants him to build a big boat. He'd much rather avenge the destruction of his tribe by the Nephilim and their rulers, the fallen angels masquerading as show more kings and queens.

There are three story-lines in Noah Primeval: Noah waging war with old friends and family at his side and running from the Nephilim, Noah's wife and son in captive servitude to the fallen angels and their lackeys, and a snarky archangel fighting alongside Noah but subtly leading him to his destiny with that boat.

The author, Brian Godawa, is a Hollywood screenwriter and director. His talent shows in this book as the action scenes are memorable, the emotions are moving, and the humor is fun and irreverent. This story takes us right up to the Flood, as Noah and his family board the Ark and the door closes. The writing style isn't perfect, and at times I had to struggle not to skip ahead. I'm glad I stuck with it though, as everything in the story matters.

It's written as epic fantasy, it just so happens to be based around people found in scripture. It doesn't try to proselytise you at all - it just weaves a fun story for you to enjoy. That being said, there is the underlying theme, similar to that of Jonah and his mission to Nineveh, of following God even when you're not sure why He has certain plans for you.

Noah Primeval is the first book in a six-book series called "Chronicles of the Nephilim." The follow up is a prequel, featuring some of the characters from this book as their younger selves in a war. The other books in the series are actual sequels, and take place post-Flood.


Noah Primeval was provided to me by the author for review. show less