Official Review: The Narrow Gate by John Servant

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 26 Apr 2019, 19:54

I am intrigued by the two main characters! The flawless writing and your high praise have persuaded me to pick this one up. Thanks.

nooregano · Post by **nooregano** » 27 Apr 2019, 00:19

At times, the reader may shudder at the arrogance of Jay, as he nonchalantly makes some of his life-altering decisions. Yet, at other times, the reader will sympathize with Jay’s fear, and utter despair, as the consequences hit him head on.

I love it when books have characters that don't polarise your thinking, and you don't completely like some characters and completely hate other ones. It's the sign, I think, of a very skilled writer. Thank you for this review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the book so much, Bluebird03!

Michgal 32 · Post by **Michgal 32** » 27 Apr 2019, 04:59

Joe Jay sounds like a very interesting character. From your review, my curiosity has been piqued and I think I'm going to read this one. Thanks for the good review.

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 27 Apr 2019, 08:22

kdstrack wrote: ↑26 Apr 2019, 19:54 I am intrigued by the two main characters! The flawless writing and your high praise have persuaded me to pick this one up. Thanks.

I'm so glad you got that one also! Thank you so much, kdstrack, for your kind comments!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 27 Apr 2019, 08:26

nooregano wrote: ↑27 Apr 2019, 00:19
At times, the reader may shudder at the arrogance of Jay, as he nonchalantly makes some of his life-altering decisions. Yet, at other times, the reader will sympathize with Jay’s fear, and utter despair, as the consequences hit him head on.
I love it when books have characters that don't polarise your thinking, and you don't completely like some characters and completely hate other ones. It's the sign, I think, of a very skilled writer. Thank you for this review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the book so much, Bluebird03!

Very astute assessment, nooregano! I found Servant to be quite skilled in his writing. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your insightful comments!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 27 Apr 2019, 08:29

Michgal 32 wrote: ↑27 Apr 2019, 04:59 Joe Jay sounds like a very interesting character. From your review, my curiosity has been piqued and I think I'm going to read this one. Thanks for the good review.

I hope that you will get the chance to read it! It has definitely been one of my favorites. Thank you so much for stopping by, Michgal 32, and for your kind comments.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 28 Apr 2019, 11:58

It's interesting to see that the author himself had been a lawyer. Your review does great justice to what I feel to be a great book.

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 28 Apr 2019, 15:40

Fuzaila wrote: ↑28 Apr 2019, 11:58 It's interesting to see that the author himself had been a lawyer. Your review does great justice to what I feel to be a great book.

The author certainly drew from his experience and observations, as he wrote this book. Thank you for your kind words and thank you so much, Fuzaila, for stopping by and commenting!

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 28 Apr 2019, 22:57

Sounds a little too politically focused for my taste, so I'll probably skip this one. Thanks for the great review!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 29 Apr 2019, 12:30

Mbrooks2518 wrote: ↑28 Apr 2019, 22:57 Sounds a little too politically focused for my taste, so I'll probably skip this one. Thanks for the great review!

I'm not a fan of politics at all- but found this one most engaging. Thank you so much for stopping by and for commenting!

unamilagra · Post by **unamilagra** » 30 Apr 2019, 14:38

This sounds like an interesting novel. This seems to be a unique take on the mix of politics and religion. I'm glad the author succeeds in creating an emotional story all the way through.

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 30 Apr 2019, 18:40

unamilagra wrote: ↑30 Apr 2019, 14:38 This sounds like an interesting novel. This seems to be a unique take on the mix of politics and religion. I'm glad the author succeeds in creating an emotional story all the way through.

You are exactly right. I loved the story! Thanks so much, unamilagra, for stopping by and commenting.

Charlyn Tuzon · Post by **Charlyn Tuzon** » 01 May 2019, 00:20

Sounds like a good and unique mystery story. I think I will like reading this book. Great review!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 01 May 2019, 15:02

Charlyt wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 00:20 Sounds like a good and unique mystery story. I think I will like reading this book. Great review!

I hope that you are able to find time to read it. It was certainly one of my favorites. Thank you so much, Charlyt, for stopping by and commenting!

Adedayo+23 · Post by **Adedayo+23** » 05 May 2019, 10:35

I like complex, well-written novels. I like them better when they are short. This book fits the bill, and it has piqued my interest. Thanks for a great review.