Conclave

A Novel

By: Robert Harris

Narrated by: 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.

Papal page turner

I listened to this story mostly today. I was hooked.
I love the descriptions of the process each Cardinal has to agree to. The various characters all felt like someone who comes and goes every day.
It keeps you guessing. Not scary. Story is well laid out, beautifully told and read. Would gladly recommend it to a friend.

Made me feel part of the election

Wow! I am the first to admit how picky I am regarding thrillers. This took my breath. Other titles in this genre doing the same has been "I am Pilgrim" "Crazy house" and the "You trilogy's two first books. Just to give you a pointer regarding my general thriller-taste.

I know people mention this book together with the work of Dan Brown. Like "I am Pilgrim",this title appeared more realistic than Brown in my opinion.

I too wish it had an alternative ending, but I feel it was one awesome listen.

If you like Robert Harris.

I like this author and this is right up there with his best. A little short. The reader does voices really well. It’s like he melts right into the story. I’m going to check out more read by him.

Ok Story. Too Predictable.

It would have been a better story had it not been pushing a political agenda that was far too predictable.

Returned Due to Intermittent Whistle

There is a quiet whistle sound in the background intermittently throughout the audio. I hoped it would stop but after a couple hours of constant distraction I gave up and returned the book.

I’m really disappointed because after reading the reviews slamming the book because of LBGTQ representation/support I really wanted to be able to write a glowing , detailed review in support of the book with the added bonus of knowing it would annoy the bigots who are fine seemingly with the ~actual~ immoral acts depicted in the book.