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I was not going to read this, however coffee friends raved on and on abut it and one handed me a copy. Took me a while to get into it and must admit I skipped read a lot. Author must be smiling. A very timely novel. Interesting ending. A quick read especially if you read like me. 😊.

Good. Follows the story of how a pope is elected. Full of twists and turns especially the one at the end that I didn't see coming.

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1- tagged along with Cardinal Sins from our library store. Trying to curb spending. Incidentally they are both #blameitonlitsy purchases
2- yes but only here. I find GR to be overwhelming and lacking the social connection I need. I vet Amazon reviews against what Litsy had to say 😆
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1- probably sitting
2- tagged, I just started it
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Quirk 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.

I‘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. 👇

So 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!

3.75. A page-turner. Read for movie/book club.