Conclave by Robert Harris

Conclave

Robert Harris

416 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The best-selling author of Enigma and Fatherland turns to today's Vatican in a ripped-from-the-headlines novel, and gives us his most ambitious, page-turning thriller yet--where the power of God is nearly equaled by the ambition of men. The pope i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,018 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
tense 62%
informative 46%
reflective 35%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 33% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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