The Jennifer Morgue by Charles Stross

The Jennifer Morgue

Laundry Files #2

Charles Stross

13 hours, 47 minutes 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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,071 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
adventurous 81%
mysterious 54%
dark 27%
tense 27%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 13%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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