The Diary of a Country Priest
The Diary of a Country Priest
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1930s
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Diary of a Country Priest, Georges Bernanos presents a young Catholic priest in a rural French village grappling with personal illness and existential challenges. Through his diary entries, readers explore the priest's introspection, spiritual struggles, and interactions with parishioners, reflecting on faith, doubt, and human frailty.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Dark
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos is praised for its introspective examination of faith and human suffering. Critics highlight its lyrical prose and profound spiritual depth. However, some find the narrative's pace slow and its philosophical musings dense. Overall, it remains a poignant exploration of a priest's inner life and struggles.
Who Should Read The Diary of a Country Priest?
A reader who enjoys The Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos likely appreciates introspective and existential literature with religious themes. Fans of Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov or Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory are drawn to its exploration of faith, suffering, and redemption.
4,173 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1930s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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