The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross

The Atrocity Archives

Laundry Files #1

Charles Stross

372 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

NEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE DUTY ...Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob's under a desk restoring lost data. His world was dull and safe - but then he went...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,647 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
funny 60%
dark 55%
mysterious 53%
tense 28%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 11%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 22% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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