Author: Jill Eileen Smith
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian, Biblical Fiction
Publisher: Revell
Book Release Date: 2024
Pages: 328
Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: Zara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives, and they have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge--and it's about to get much, much harder.
When the Creator tells her husband to build an ark to escape the coming wrath against the sins of humankind, Zara steps out with him in faith. But the derision and sabotage directed their way from both friends and extended family are difficult to bear, as is knowing that everyone she interacts with beyond her husband, her sons, and their wives is doomed to destruction. And when the ark is finally finished and the animals have been shut up inside, Zara and her family embark on an adventure that will test their patience and their faith as they await deliverance and dry ground.
Experience the story of Noah and the flood like you never have before. With bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith as your guide, you'll never look at a rainbow the same way again.
My Review: The story of Noah and the Ark is a story that everyone knows. In The Ark and the Dove, the story focuses on Noah’s wife, Zara. Zara has been Noah’s wife for many years. One day, God tells Noah that there will be a great flood and that he needs to build an ark. All of Zara’s friends believe that Noah is crazy and distanced themselves from her. However, Zara trusts Noah and stands by him. Throughout Noah’s task, Zara’s faith in God grows stronger.
Even though Zara is the main character in this novel, she is not the main focus of this novel. Instead, it focuses on Noah, his sons, and daughters-in-law. So, I didn’t find Zara to be a compelling character and seemed to be a supporting character in the story. Zara is the matriarch. She loves her family deeply. She is very loyal and has a strong belief in God. She is very supportive of her family and encourages them in their troubles. I admired her strength and perseverance. However, I wished that more focus would have been on her.
Overall, this novel is about family, faith, and loyalty. The message of the book is to listen to God and obey His word. I thought the characters were very flat and did not have much development. The book is told from multiple character’s’ perspectives, and I found this narration to be a bit distracting. There were some parts of the story that went nowhere. I also wanted more scenes that show Zara and Noah’s relationship. I did like how the book follows the aftermath of what happened to Noah and Zara after the flood. The Ark and the Dove is a sweet and simple story. It is an enjoyable read for a Sunday afternoon! I recommend this book for fans of Rebecca Kanner, Tosca Lee, and Mesu Andrews!
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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