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Conclave

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Conclave

By: Robert Harris
Narrated by: Roy McMillan
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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, pause-resisting thriller yet - where the power of God is nearly equaled by the ambition of men.

The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 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 rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth.

©2016 Robert Harris (P)2016 Random House Audio
Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Pope
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"Narrator Roy McMillan takes full advantage of the opportunity to display his range. While not strictly miraculous, his transformation of Cardinal Lomeli, the protagonist, from dispirited to Spirit-filled is most certainly charismatic.... McMillan's performance is a triumph, as is the book itself." (AudioFile)

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Solid Catholic Historical Fiction

A solid, fascinating, positive work. However, it seemed the story was almost too predictable, and the novel was framed mostly to explain the rites and rituals of the Conclave. The story was a means, not the end. If I was going to summarize it, I'd call it Catholic HISTORICAL fiction.

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Another great Robert Harris novel

Well plotted, great word pictures, quick, educational read. Unlike most novels, this author knows how to write good endings. Reader was good, but alas, not John Lee.

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Gripping, completely compelling

Would you listen to Conclave again? Why?

Yes, probably in a year or 2. Robert Harris' books are so good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They were all good and McMillan is excellent at the variety of characters

Which character – as performed by Roy McMillan – was your favorite?

McMillan is an exceptional reader with an actors ability to give nuance and variety to a books heroes and villains .

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

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Good story and great narration

Engaging story, if not quite as strong as some of Harris’ other books. Wonderful narrator: reads with intelligence and correct phrasing. Conveys different characters without any annoying ‘tricks’.

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Doubtfulness

Amazing storytelling where doubt prevails and certainty falters. A must-read novel for those who want to explore the Sistine Chapel during a Conclave

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Interesting but slow moving

The concept of this novel is interesting but a less than spellbinding novel. Not as good as other Religious novel.

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The election of a Pope is pure politics

4+ stars I consider this a closed room mystery with a limited number of participants in a limited access setting, in this case the Sistine Chapel and the dorm rooms nearby. The Pope has died, so Cardinals from all over the world gather to elect a new Pope. Like in any primary election, there are a few frontrunners who stand out; each has his own cadre of supporters. One wants to return to the Latin mass. Another wants women to have a larger role in the church. But wait! Who is this last minute Cardinal no one knows about? The Pope elevated him in secret? This is a pretty fascinating look at the election of the Pope. I can't give it 5 stars, though, because the ending is just not believable.

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Interesting plot twist ...

It would do the Roman Catholic Church good to elect a pope as described in this story.

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It was a good story but not up to all the hype. The ending was an interesting twist.

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The arrogance of the cardinals

It flowed smoothly. Narration was excellent. Good story and informative. The Catholic Church is always mysterious and fascinating.

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