Conclave | 
so-soQuirk of fate that this became available in my library hold list late last week. I, of course, read it right away. It‘s not a great novel, but it kept my interest. I do wish that the big plot twist had been more of a surprise; Harris is a bit heavy handed with the clues. I did enjoy the details about both the titular event, and the descriptions of the setting. I can see how it was attractive as a movie plot, although I haven‘t seen it yet.
pickI‘ve always been fascinated by the election of a pope. I get this book is fiction, but dang you sure don‘t get to cardinal status by being a meek/humble parish priest. When I think about the billionaires buying themselves a POTUS this book makes me wonder what shady things could be happening now for politics to underwrite some cardinal votes. 👇
pickSo this seemed timely, and I thought it was fascinating. I've read that the details are accurate as to what happens in a conclave, and the author includes a bibliography at the end. I enjoyed the insiders' view, and the plot twists and turns kept me guessing. I'll have to watch the movie next!
I watched the adaptation of Harris novel about a month ago. Talk about timely. Yeesh!
Just back from a road trip with some bush walking, bookshop browsing and great food and coffee at country cafe‘s. It‘s been extremely wet in northern NSW and rivers are flooded and paddocks are green.
My recent reads include Rapture, Dusk and Time of the Child. I‘m really enjoying Conclave which takes you behind the scenes at the Vatican to elect a new Pope. The movie was excellent also.
PS this is the wonderfully quirky Ulmurra bookshop!!
so-soI had higher hopes. Interesting beginning, but I found the middle to drag. But that ENDING! Worth it for the end alone, which totally took me by surprise. Now I want to watch the movie.
pickFor me, this is one of the rare instances when the film was better than the book. The film was more intense from minute 1 and you can‘t beat the gorgeous cinematography & acting which made it so visually appealing and compelling.
pickI saw the movie first, then wanted to read the book, hoping for clarity on the ending. If anything, I have more questions now. Both the book and (so fittingly) the movie feel as though they end abruptly, as if, in the end, none of it matters. If anything, this is a commentary on the absolute lack of sex education by the church. Surely that would have given this poor family a clue that something was amiss.
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This is seriously getting tense now!
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😂🤣😂 the snark really is strong
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Well, if you‘re not going to let anyone but the cardinals in the building at night, I suppose they‘ve got to alert the medics (50 meters away in a different building) that they are needed.
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I adore these little glimpses that you just don‘t get in a movie.
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As reference… I think it‘s been 2 days… which makes it even more funny.
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This is so real, and so abandoned in today‘s Christianity. I feel this is a real reason why so many have left and continue to leave the church.
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I don‘t remember snark being so strong in the movie. I‘m going to have to watch it again when I finish the book.
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I‘ve wanted to read this since I watched the movie on 1 January. I‘ve just worked up the desire to read it.
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pickThis ended up being a letdown for me after very much enjoying most of the book. I won‘t go into why. It‘s worth reading to form your own opinion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
#Two4Tuesday @eggs @thespineview thanks a lot for the tag!
1.My area has a lot of very lovely lighting for Christmas that I usually like to walk around and look at-this is not the norm for my country,so it's a novelty for me!
2.Was hugely looking forward to reading the tagged book,borrowed it from my. Library,read in one sitting,cannot recommend enough!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, @Eggs!
Absolutely love this!!!! Edited to add, I like it so far particularly because I am Catholic. I‘m not surprised by the evilness. It‘s expected. (In no way, starting a religious discussion. Just sharing my viewpoint for others who might need the info)
📕 Yes! Big list maker too.
📕📕 Tagged. What should have been an *easy* conclave was most definitely not. Great book! Have yet to see the movie.
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Loved the movie! Beautiful cinematography and fabulous acting. I‘m going to try the novel, hopefully the audio version.
#gratefulreads - day 16 - a book you though you wouldn't like but did. Mainly because not that interested in reading about popes and stuff like that.
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so-soThis was much more interesting to me than I expected it to be (I am not Catholic, nor even religious). Because I listened to the audio, it did take a bit at the start to get “into” it, but once it got going, it was pretty good. There is quite the twist at the end!
pickConclave by its nature is not action packed in a traditional sense. Much of the book is quiet dialogue between elderly men sitting in a room, locked away from the world. What it is however is a fascinating view of how the conclave process works and an interesting take on power, honesty and faith. It was well paced for an easy read that was quick to consume yet thought provoking read.
so-soAlthough the book was interesting from the position of how Conclave works when choosing a new Pope, I wouldn‘t classify it as a thriller. Nothing really happens. I was expecting murder, intrigue, skulduggery. Where are the Borgias when you need them? Rating: 2 ⭐️
pickA Vatican thriller, Conclave purports to play out a papal election in the college of cardinals. Since this reader knows basically nothing about the inner workings of the Catholic Church it might be very accurate, or not. What it is is a well-crafted tale with the requisite plot twists that kept me involved once I connected with the main character and sorted everyone else out. Most fans of the political thriller genre will like this. Enjoy!
Book number 2 of 2018. Lovely early nights curled up in bed while away from home. #imaginationtakemetoRome
Last morning to read in bed for the foreseeable future. Soon it's back to school drop offs and 7:30am outdoor soccer games #raincouver
Woo hoo! Litfluence has passed 2000, I know it‘s not a lot compared to some Litens but I‘m proud! 🙌 #2017goal #litfluence #milestone
pickThis is a fast-moving, super-interesting story set in the secretive world of the conclave to pick the next pope. I was captivated by the protagonist‘s take on faith.
pickWhen the plans of God are truly too inscrutable for human understanding. I almost wish this novel was true...
Will humility one day likewise unite and unify our own very real church? #24in48
so-soThis was a good read albeit I had to brush up on my catholicism terminology. I loved the intrigue and the plotting within with conclave. The drawback is there was just too much in the latter part of the book. It was one thing after another and even some explosive action. By the end, you just wanted someone to be pope already. At least worth a read. I wanted more intrigue though.
