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Conclave

A Novel

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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
Fiction Historical Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Mystery 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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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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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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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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Outstanding Read

I am not Catholic. This introduced me to some of the workings inside the church. While it did drag on in a few chapters, overall I was so consumed with this story I finished in a day. Truly a great story with convincing characters. Must read with an open mind though. I loved it!!!!!

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Very compelling, but hated the end.

The story drew me in almost immediatly. I thought it was very interesting and wanted to hear what would happen next. I was very disapointed by the end, but will not spoil anything for you. I know there is a movie coming out soon, and I am curious how they will portray all of it. Ther narrator was very good. He had a great voice, and was able to make each character distinct.

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Papal page turner!

I did not think I would enjoy this book nearly as much as I did. People are going to have widely varying opinions about the ending but I doubt anyone will say they didn’t enjoy every minute of the book leading to that point regardless of how they felt about the conclusion. To me, that’s a successful book! The narrating was also spectacular. Worthy of 4 stars in my opinion!

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The ending and the results.

Very interesting story and very shocking ending. Good book for a short listening and history.

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