Conclave by Robert Harris

Conclave

Robert Harris

fiction historical thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

287 pages | first published 2016

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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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Summary of 604 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
tense 54%
reflective 43%
informative 35%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
challenging 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.86

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