The Jennifer Morgue by Charles Stross

The Jennifer Morgue

Laundry Files #2

Charles Stross

401 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

The name is Howard. Bob Howard. Please don't hurt me... Saving the world from evil is a 24/7 job--No overtime pay included. Ruthless software billionaire Ellis Billington has unearthed a device that will enable him to raise an eldritch horror, co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,022 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 80%
mysterious 57%
dark 28%
tense 28%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 14%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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