Conclave - Robert Harris

Conclave

By Robert Harris

  • Release Date: 2016-11-22
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
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Description

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY EDWARD BERGER AND STARRING RALPH FIENNES, STANLEY TUCCI, JOHN LITHGOW, AND ISABELLA ROSSELLINI • NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD® FOR BEST PICTURE • The page-turning thriller set in the Vatican's secretive halls of power by the best-selling author of Enigma and Fatherland

"Pulsates with intrigue. . . . Ambition, sex scandals, financial corruption and terrorism all rear their ugly heads. And Harris saves one whopper of a surprise for the final pages." —USA Today

The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.

Reviews

  • Excellent

    4
    By Amigo73
    Engaging from page one. Great characters, well researched, and a plot for the ages. I’m glad I read it. It’s the best novel I’ve read in a long time.

  • Intriguing

    5
    By Bougie Bungu
    The pace is fast and the book deliver insight into this important institution for millions of people, and gives an appreciation of the papacy for me as a non catholic.

  • Excellent

    5
    By VTpuzzler
    Even as an agnostic I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The history and ceremony of the Catholic Church is fascinating

  • Disappointing

    3
    By Adam L. B.
    If I guessed the ending, it couldn’t have been the creative literary work it has been made out to be. Good characters but…ehh.

  • Amazing book, I cannot wait for the movie!

    5
    By TheRealTobytime
    Well written, the ending totally caught me off guard. Bravo Robert Harris… BRAVO!

  • Abrupt Ending

    5
    By Cart10001
    Loved the book. I thought the surprise ending could have been more explicitly explained. When I turned the final page I was appalled that after all the details-even down to what they ate!- it wasn’t just an “a-ha”!😳 It was very abrupt and somewhat spoiled an otherwise excellent read. Do I want to see the movie now??🤷🏼

  • Wow

    5
    By YBqueen
    I reread this after having Reddit years ago because the movie is coming out. I must admit I cannot wait to see what they do with the movie. The attention to detail for the religious nature of the ceremonies is excellent.

  • Fun, fast read

    4
    By Auggie's Man
    Couldn’t put this down after the halfway mark. Moves along quickly, with some great twists and turns up to the very end. I read his Pompeii years ago and loved it, will read more of his works.

  • Well Written!

    4
    By ejwollet3316
    Conclave is richly detailed. That can make for slow going in reading some parts. However, the books relatively fast and becomes a page turner toward the end.

  • Conclave

    5
    By Flickprof
    What a read! I felt a part of this austere group of spiritual men. Couldn't put it down!

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