tracithomas 's review for:

Conclave by Robert Harris

3.0

mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I liked this book for the most part. It has lots of twists. The second half was really fun and wild. I finished the book and was like "what in the hell" (though I did guess the twist with about 50 pages left) It also has so much on vestments and scripture and the murals, which sure, but not needed to that extent. The book attempts to do some things (which I won't say bc spoilers) but also, it is pretty racist and all sorts of phobic. Tough to overlook that. Still a wild ride.