Conclave by Robert Harris

Conclave

Robert Harris

287 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction historical thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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 796 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
tense 57%
informative 40%
reflective 32%
dark 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 33% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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