The Jennifer Morgue by Charles Stross

The Jennifer Morgue

Laundry Files #2

Charles Stross

313 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

Bob Howard, from The Laundry, secret UK agency against evil forces, narrates boarding yacht of Ellis Billington for Gravedust device that talks with dead. Ellis plans to raise Jennifer Morgue, monster from deep sea, rule world. U.S. Black Chamber ...

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Moods

funny 88%
adventurous 83%
mysterious 55%
dark 27%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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