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jmkemp's review against another edition
4.0
The Laundry series is moving on, and this was a thoroughly enjoyable instalment. The canon was well added to and the universe expanded darkly. However what currently loses it the fifth star is the rather abrupt end and the feeling that there is more that is as yet untold. I know this forum certain having read the spoiler thread on Charlie Stross's website. He's already written the next in the series and it comes out next year.
adamchalmers's review against another edition
4.0
Much smarter and better-written than The Atrocity Archives. It's not particularly great, but it's a lot of fun. If you like urban fantasy, Lovecraft, programming or bureaucracy-thriller you'll have a good time.
jlummelehto's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
danielwestheide's review against another edition
4.0
In this latest novel in the Laundry series, Stross brings together agile startup culture, category theory, and vampires (not quite the pop culture variety, though). This is as hilarious as it sounds, especially if you are in IT.
davidsandilands's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
welchdragon143's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
setauuta's review against another edition
4.0
Well that went places that I didn't expect. I think I'll need to take some time before the next book to process WTF just happened.
saoki's review against another edition
5.0
There's a lot to love in Charles Stross' version of a vampire book, and a lot more to love about an author that manages to write a whole book about bureaucracy and actually make you love it. <3
imakandiway's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25