Review of A Curate in Love
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Review of A Curate in Love
"A Curate in Love" by Richard Hughes takes us on Richard's journey as a theology graduate who chooses the path of an assistant curate.
Idealism and reality collide as he discovers that many things don't always conform to what he learned in lectures.
Navigating promotions and responsibilities within the church, he faces various conflicts of interest, such as choosing between the person he loves and being a church leader with a good image. This dilemma will be well depicted in the story.
I learned a lot about life as a curate in the church, especially in the Catholic Church. The church he serves, St. Mary's Church, has had a long history since 1490, which is extensively portrayed in the book.
From this book, I also learned many things about the Christian religion, such as the existence of the Book of Common Prayer, morning and evening prayers, sermons, and various rituals in sacred ceremonies. I also learned a bit about the church leadership system and some terms like Mattins, Parish, Curate, and so on.
The church culture in Asia and Europe is certainly different. In my own area, there are more Protestant adherents from the Lutheran tradition, so this book provided many insights into the Catholic Church. As someone who only studied Christianity for 3 years in school, this learning provided an understanding of the interesting diversity in religion.
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 because of its detailed portrayal of life as a pastor, which is quite engaging. Although the storyline is somewhat slow, the book has flawless editing, vivid descriptions, and complex social and historical contexts within the story.
As for its shortcomings, the book's plot feels slow due to the abundance of details the author tries to explain. The author introduces many terms that non-Christians may need to learn a bit about before fully understanding the book. It would be helpful if the book included a section providing pre-knowledge about Christianity to make it easier to understand.
Nevertheless, I appreciate the author's effort to portray a romance story alongside the struggles in the path of serving God. I recommend this book to those interested in Christian history, understanding the internal workings of the church, and learning about the experience of being a curate in the church.
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I am curious as to the path Richard takes ultimately concerning his predicament of love and the image he is expected to project.
This actually, upon thought, is a battle most us face in terms of keeping up with societal and religious expectations versus the truth in our hearts.