Conclave

A Novel

De: Robert Harris

Narrado por: Roy McMillan

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, page-turning 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, 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 rivals. Over the next seventy-two hours one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.

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.

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.

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

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?

no

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’.