3.12k reviews for:

Conclave

Robert Harris

4.08 AVERAGE

rikiyuu's review against another edition

4.0

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socmed told me this was about old man priest yaoi. instead it was actually a very interesting narrative to the secrets buried in an attempt at power.

a slow, but fun ride.

[ proper rating would be a 7.5/10 ]

crobster's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved this book, and the film! It’s hugely about politics and its place in the Church; a really interesting perspective to read as someone who knows little about either. The distinction between the Church and God was also interesting to me, and I liked how there wasn’t a huge climax or mystery to keep the plot going, but a simple small-scale story examining the morals of men. Really great.

gemrowett's review against another edition

3.5

fast-paced

anenome's review against another edition

4.5

informative

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 Cardinals seem very self-assured so it was great to see more facets when Lomeli was  a bit bumbling or self-doubting. 

Happy to read about a whole group of older characters, as it's an under-represented viewpoint.

The language used is such a strong part of this book, it's detailed and beautiful, not held back. 

son_no's review against another edition

3.75

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

wtchking's review against another edition

4.0

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I liked this book but tbh it made me want to rewatch the film…

iratyde_author's review against another edition

3.0

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Surprisingly entertaining despite not that much going on (apart from intrigue surrounding the election of a new pope). No Dan Brown-level conspiracies or murders.

theliterarycellar's review against another edition

3.75

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

amelies815's review against another edition

4.25

informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

a_a_k_ash's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No