Review by Meraki_99 -- The Narrow Gate by John Servant

Meraki_99 · Post by **Meraki_99** » 20 Nov 2020, 04:29

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Narrow Gate" by John Servant.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The Narrow Gate by John Servant is a piece of fiction only compromising 124 pages. The book deals with human desires marinated in political extravagance and thirst for fame and wealth. It is unambiguous that a person manifests and form into what they set to destroy or eliminate. This book touches upon several crucial nature of human desire and greed for power.

The book introduces a renowned newspaper reporter who won the Pulitzer Prize dozens of times, John Kelly. He is intellectual, quiet, introverted, and introspective and often publishes nail-biting articles on civil rights. His boss commands John to write a report on an ex-senator, Joe Jay. The ex-senator went through a big scandal and had to resign, and now people view him as a hero. John was reluctant at first, but eventually gives in and leaves to pay a visit to Joe in the hospital. When he arrives, something crucial caught his keen eyes. An old nun, in a black habit, was kneeling in the corner of the room prayed in her soft voice. This sight convinces Kelly that there was more to the story than he anticipated and dug into the ex-senators life.

Joe Jay is a Harvard graduate and is a lawyer by profession. He starts with his political journey with the district attorney. As Joe climbed the ladder of success, his hunger for power and fame devoured him. He tried to justify his immoral behavior and actions in the shadow of the greater good.

Sister Francis was spiritual and only believed in His doings. She was an opinionated and strong-headed woman and followed her principles with all her heart and entrusted such thoughts and optimism to her students. As the story progresses, the author emphasizes the swamp of politics and evil spirited people who drag others in it. The repercussions of one's actions cause serious harm in the lives of people.

The author depicts the thin line between light and dark in a person's subconscious. A person has to atone for his wrongdoings and sins with dire consequences. The book, without a doubt, is remarkable in every aspect. It is insightful how a person dwells oneself into greed and thinks to atone for his sins later. What I liked most about the book is how it teaches that every small, little thing can teach us a big lesson if only we were attuned to grasp them.
It got out of control when Joe ignored his sons' drinking problem and justified it for providing for his family. Personally, it was very tragic but was needed in the plot to make it insightful and enriching.

Hence, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book is well-edited and does not contain any profane language. The book is a constant joyride. People who have made mistakes should give it a read, to know forgiveness is always given only if you're willing to cross that narrow gate.

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