3.12k reviews for:

Conclave

Robert Harris

4.08 AVERAGE

kallisto's review against another edition

3.75

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I feel maternal towards the pope. Oh god it's like on letterboxd where U give the movie a certain star rating but you give it a heart anyway because it means so much to you. Benítez is my son and his relationship with god makes me feel so many things I actually did cry .

I can't wait to watch the movie

nerdworm's review against another edition

4.25

challenging informative reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

eala_said's review against another edition

4.5

medium-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

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Engaging and enjoyable to read even though I've seen the movie. An interesting insight into the papal election process. Some odd random moments where Lomelli just discusses celibacy seemingly out of nowhere.

Though I still don't understand how the winning cardinal's votes went from 5 to 19 when Trembley falls. Like how??

robie06's review against another edition

4.0

challenging informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

luke_a_stew's review against another edition

4.75

hopeful informative reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kateponders's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

becs2cool's review against another edition

4.5

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Really enjoyed it! although it did take some time to get around to reading it and sometimes felt like a struggle to pick up after a couple days off- it was easy to get into a groove and finish the last third in a day.

I watched the movie this year (before the Pope passed) and I’m so glad I did, I had a feeling it would connect with me and I ended up really liking the story and Lomeli/Lawrence’s character. It was nice (speculative) insight into a world I don't know anything about - and the book/movie duo complement each other well - definitely want to buy a copy if I see it around (and maybe try some other Robert Harris novels in the future as well!)

cristy_fcr's review against another edition

4.0

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Vi la película antes de leer el libro y, a pesar de ello, la narración logró tenerme tan ansiosa como si no supiera qué sucedería.

Me hubiera gustado un final más largo. Tal vez en eso sí quedé influida por el filme. Esperaba ese cierre reflexivo y pausado que vi en la pantalla.

No obstante, aplaudo la gran investigación detrás de los escenarios y la dinámica interna del Vaticano. La interacción entre los cardenales en esos espacios cerrados contribuye enormemente a la atmósfera de apremio y estrés.

sassafrazzian's review against another edition

4.25

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I saw the movie in theaters in November 2024, so I decided to read the book along with the audiobook!

The book is just as great as the movie, but helped to make this an immersive reading experience after taking a break for a while.

it was weird that my due date for this was the day after Pope Francis passed away.

madisonwray's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Best book of the year? No one is more surprised than me tbh