Conclave by Robert Harris

Conclave

Robert Harris

287 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction historical thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

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 1,018 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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