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Conclave
- Narrated by: Roy Mcmillan
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Kenneth
- 25-09-2016
A Close Call
Had Robert Harris been a. lesser writer, this novel may have turned out to be deceiving and predictable at the same time. But he is not a lesser writer. His research, his detail, the fluidity of his prose, still work their magic, and even that soupçon of a trendy issue that the reader receives at the end of the novel is not followed through in a way to make having read the book an unsatisfactory experience. Once again, the characters that he invokes take on their own identity and force within the reader's imagination and mind, and through them, we gain an entrée into the human psyche and the omnipresent experience of the undertow of power. I, for one, could scarcely stop listening.
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- Ms Saskia
- 29-05-2018
The surprisingly gripping story of electing a pope
My dad recommended this book to me after reading it. I looked at the cover art. 'So I'm guessing it's kind of like Dan Brown, then, is it, Dad?' I asked. He laughed and said, 'Not really, except that it's surprisingly gripping.' He was not wrong. Robert Harris's imaginings of the internal machinations of the highest echelons of the Catholic Church between the death of the Pontiff and the election of his successor is more than ably served by Roy McMillan's masterful narration. The subject matter has no right to be this thrilling, and yet it is. I loved it.
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- Keren Griffin
- 20-05-2017
What a Ripper!
As a deeply secular person, I didn't expect to like Conclave at all. It is a book about the powerful male players within the Roman Catholic Church. The female characters are subservient, non-entities or victims. What's there to like, given all that, the liturgical incantations and the constant appeals to the Deity?
This novel is full of surprises and mesmeric moments, such that it's preferable if you can, read this novel in one sitting. Harris is masterful and succeeds in capturing the reader's full attention.
The complex interplay between power, politics, deceit and corruption is a Siren's Song. Once drawn in, you are compelled to stay for the duration and beyond. Well beyond..........
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- GiftED
- 04-02-2017
Brilliant and oh what a twist!
Fantastic story. The research into the machinations of electing the new pope and the workings of the Catholic Church is superb. Intelligent and thought provoking. Masterful story telling and an unexpected twist that put a smile on my face. Page turner - very cleverly written.
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- H. Anthony
- 21-01-2020
Exceptional story
I've just read this for the second time, it's extremely interesting and very well researched. PS: addendum - I have just read this book again, so that now makes three times I've listened. I enjoyed it just as much, I seem to find something else each time I listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-04-2018
A great story rread with extaordinary clarity.
I loved the reader's abilty to provide the voices of so men of many different nations.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-11-2017
Excellent story - weak ending
I loved this book right until the final couple of chapters. It then went from sublime to ridiculous. Such a shame.
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- Peter
- 11-10-2017
Dirty doings at the Vatican
I've enjoyed nearly all of Harris's novels, especially 'Pompeii', though I found the Cicero trilogy very tedious and gave up halfway through. 'Conclave' deals in minute detail with the election of a new Pope, plus a mildly thriller type plot. As usual, Harris has done his research and provides plenty of twists and turns to his plot, though for the reader who is not a Roman Catholic, and takes little interest in the Pope or the Church's internal affairs, the reaction might well be 'Does it really matter, and why should I care?' It's hard to give any more details of the story without committing some serious spoilers, so I'll leave it at that. It did strike me that the current outrage at the sins of the Vatican, covered-up child abuse, is given a very easy ride; in fact it hardly figures at all. No, not one of my favourites. The reader is excellent.
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- Robert
- 30-05-2017
Great story, well written and well read
Would you listen to Conclave again? Why?
Yes, mostly cause I fell asleep during one passage, but also because the book is so good
Who was your favorite character and why?
None in particular, all were realistic and well defined
What does Roy Mcmillan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Good pace, subtle changes in accent, great pronunciation
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, I did
Any additional comments?
Unusual book, well worth the credit
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- Pat Barry
- 24-11-2016
Good "read" (listen).. but!
Excellent book with great detail and plenty of political intrigue within the Vatican. Narrator superb. Unfortunately, the ending was too contrived and brought me down with a bump!!
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- Anniebligh
- 17-10-2016
Engrossing
Roy Mcmillon (McMillan?) read very well and matches the tone of this story.
Robert Harris writes well.
I found this book almost as good as 'The Ghost', that Robert Harris wrote some years ago.
Our Dean, in telling his own story is an exact and very likeable person who begins to take a few risks and moves away from his established comfort zone in order to do his 'job' well.
Do not expect 'leaping over tall buildings' or 'spy vs spy' or contrived plots. You as reader or listener may guess the outcome and it really does not spoil the story at all. Another story you may find is about a man we only meet as a corpse. There is an absence perhaps of the high drama of Harris's Cicero trilogy and for me 'Conclave' remains compelling.
If you have already read and enjoyed Harris's other books and wonder how the election of a Pope could stand up to his other works, my only response is 'this book is well worth your credit and your time'.
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- Biker
- 12-01-2017
Bizarrely gripping
Robert Harris is a fine writer but I was surprised at just how much tension he could put into the election of a fictional Pope. As someone with no real knowledge of Catholicism it was well sign posted and the end twist was unpredictable but signposted.
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- SalES
- 12-01-2017
Unexpected Gem
What did you like most about Conclave?
I cannot say what drew me to this book. However the story kept me enthralled. The twists and turns and the detail.
What did you like best about this story?
Factual about the Conclave and with an interesting storyline and ending.
What about Roy Mcmillan’s performance did you like?
Yes very well read.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
no
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- Dora Perger
- 08-01-2017
How do cardinals elect a new pope?
Would you consider the audio edition of Conclave to be better than the print version?
I didn't read the book and enjoyed listening to the audiobook, which was presented very well.
What did you like best about this story?
The Conclave is a story about a fictional papal election, which takes place following the sudden death of a humble pope who introduced several changes to modernise the Catholic Church and provoked some controversy in the Curia by doing so.In the center of the story we meet Cardinal Lomeli, the Dean of the College of Cardinals whose responsibility is to run the conclave according to the Apostolic Constitution. He conscientiously guides the 118 cardinals - who gather from all around the world - through the process, while discovering and exposing unethical behaviour of a number of potential candidates. He is loyal towards the dead pope and ultimately protects the election process from negative influences with the aim to appoint a worthy Pontiff.
Have you listened to any of Roy Mcmillan’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No, I haven't listen to Mcmillan's any other performances.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This novel made me think. It gives some insight into how a real papal conclave might have run and features some of the current opposing views on terrorism and liberalism, both from the view point of the Catholic Church. The liberalist views resonated with me.As expected from an action-packed novel, the final twist leaves the reader wondering whether ultimately Lomeli can achieve his aim and what sort of message Harris would like to give to his readers. As such the story is open ended and helps readers to ponder on the challenges the Church and our society are facing in the 21st century.
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- Elisabeth
- 23-09-2016
Superb!
Like all Robert Harris books, a rivetting listen. Without going into any details, it was clear that there would be a climactic finish, but the twist took me totally by surprise. Roy McMillan's narration was clear and measured, well-matched to the text. An excellent listen.
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- Hannah
- 30-09-2016
Gripping
I really enjoyed this story, it flowed and kept you wondering what would happen next right to the end. Excellent
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- Nathan
- 30-09-2016
I love this book
In both the writing and the telling this book ticks all the boxes for me.
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- stubar
- 12-01-2017
Great book. Well detailed story.
Good story. Loads of detail but never really had a climax.
Well narrated by Roy as always.
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- J
- 07-01-2017
I was really surprised how much I enjoyed this boo
Its all about selecting a pope but its a melting pot of secrets and plots to secure power and conceal the truth.
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- Rob
- 06-01-2017
Well written book
Conclave wasn't the story i was expecting from Robert Harris but I enjoyed it anyway, quite informative while remaining interesting.
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- Donny
- 01-10-2016
great stuff from a master story teller
Never thought I'd like this but the whole book is great. My only criticism is it was too short
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