Conclave by Robert Harris

Conclave

Robert Harris

287 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The Pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election. They are holy men. But they have ambition. And they have riva...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,017 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
tense 62%
informative 47%
reflective 36%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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