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, 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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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)

Amazing

Excellent. I read a review that someone couldn't put it down and I couldn't imagine how a book on conclave could be unputdownable but I could NOT put it down. The twist at the end was brilliant causing me to write my first review ever

Wow! Better than Don Brown.

If you could sum up Conclave in three words, what would they be?

Intrigue Inspiration Wow

What was one of the most memorable moments of Conclave?

The ending :)

What about Roy McMillan’s performance did you like?

His voice added depth, emotion and character development to the story. Also very wonderful on the ear.

If you could take any character from Conclave out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The Pope

Any additional comments?

What a great read/listen. I was hooked from the very start. I read and listen to a lot and this is one of the best. How wonderful that I have a new author to get to know by serial reading :)

Great story and narration

Robert Harris delivers with a compelling story full of intrigue and details regarding papal conclaves and their rules and procedures. Narration by Roy McMillan was excellent. The narration added to rather than distracting from the story.

Great Until the End

Absolutely enjoyed the book until the very end of it. It was definitely very well written, but the end felt like a poorly done twist. Overall? Very great.

Didn't see this ending coming

I really liked this book with interesting characters and intriguing hints. I enjoyed being on inside the Vatican world and following he actions that take place following th death of a pope, and the intricate process hat must be followed at all costs. I didn't expectthe ending though. Good story all in all.

Laborious but worth it

What did you love best about Conclave?

Not a surprise ending but good twists

What other book might you compare Conclave to and why?

Reminded me of movie 12 Angry Men due to dynamics of change in a group

What does Roy McMillan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He read it- I would have given up if I tried to read it myself.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Grand religious theater. Impossible guessing game.

Harris provides a backstage view of the intricacies, faith, passions, ambitions, machinations, intrigue, and inspiration of the election of a pope. The story unfolds before a backdrop of interesting church and papal history, as well as of burning issues of the day. His characters are richly fleshed out. For those who like to solve their mysteries before the curtain falls, the rollercoaster of twists, turns, ups, and downs will lead to a high tally of missed bets. Anyone who can guess the staggering surprise ending will have to be a trafficker in extrasensory perception. This is one of those novels for which you grieve the no-more-ness when the curtain falls.

SPLENDID!!! What a WONderful Story!

There is NO question in my mind that this Lovely Compassionate novel is among Jesus’ top ten FAVES 💖🙏🤾🏻‍♀️🥰🤮👏👏

Very Interesting

gave so much background on the election of the Pope and the prayers were very thoughtful and inspirational for a Catholic. A good read.

The performance of the narrator. Amazing work!

I Didn’t care for the ending. I don’t know what to say about it. If it had ended before the final chapter, it would have been better l.