Conclave by Robert Harris

mormel20 · ‎06-27-2013

On TV they have been advertising the new movie coming out "Conclave". I decided to read the book. WOW. Twists and turns galore. If you plan to go to the movies you ought to read the book first.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

What's it about?

mormel20 · ‎06-27-2013

It is a fictional about Cardinals choosing a new Pope. It is set at the Vatican and Sistine Chapel where the voting (the Conclave) takes place. There is lots and suspense and twists and turns. It is of course not based on any real Pope, but it has factual information on how a Pope is voted in.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

There is a book by Henry Morton Robinson,The Cardinal, which is about the first American Pope. It goes through all the ranks of becoming a priest.

It was made into a movie,starring Tom Tryon.Great acting by John Houston and Burgess Meredith.

Interesting story line about Tom Tryon's sister which is so contemporary.

One of my favorite movies and books.

The sister is played by Carol Lynly.

Think i will request The Conclave from the library.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Just requested the book from the library. I am 3 of 2 copies. Thanks for the referral.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Have you read some of his other books? They look like they have rated them very well. I'd like to find a good writer. Thanks.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Depending on your fav type of reading-have you tried John Grishsam. There are many books to read. I remember way back when treking up to the library when I lived in my little house to check out a book by him,The Firm. His first book,A Time to Kill, is great but the film is better.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

Thanks! I don't think tlhat particular topic would interest me, but I just checked out one of his other books from my elibrary!

Always love to find a good author!

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@mormel20 wrote:
On TV they have been advertising the new movie coming out "Conclave". I decided to read the book. WOW. Twists and turns galore. If you plan to go to the movies you ought to read the book first.

the trailer looks really good

will look for the book