The Chasm by Randy Alcorn is a book of imagery and symbolism. It is obvious imagery, at least to a believer. I found it interesting and maybe a little enlightening. Overall, though, it did not really give me much insight or new understanding.
I think this book might be good for a new Christian or a non-Christian. I am not really sure of the effect it might have. For me, it did not have much effect. That may be due, at least in part, to the time during which I read it or something.
I am not very good at judging who a book might be good for or what a person's reaction might be, but I would say this book is worth reading for anybody. It is interesting enough and short enough that whether a person gains understanding or perspective from reading it, they should at least be entertained.
Okay, so what is the book about? The book is a fictional story of a guy who is in another land, which is really a parallel to the world we live in. There are many paths before him, all but one of which meander through nothing but meaningless pleasure and eventually lead death, eternal death.
He is led along parts of those paths by a person named Joshua who tells him to choose whatever he wants, whatever makes him feel good. Through these journeys he sees himself in places of neglecting his family and taking part in the meaningless pleasures.
Eventually he sees Joshua for the evil he is and allows himself to be led by an old man who takes him down the red road, the only road that leads to the chasm before death.
The imagery and parallels continue with the man eventually believing in Jesus and joining other Christians on the path to eternal life.
As I said, I would recommend this book to anybody. I hope you enjoy it.
I received my review copy for free from Waterbrook Multnomah as part of the blogging for books program.
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