The Rhesus Chart
The Rhesus Chart
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Rhesus Chart by Charles Stross, individuals in a British secret agency deal with unexpected supernatural threats. The story follows Bob Howard, who encounters vampirism within London's banking sector, leading to strategic challenges and conflicts as he navigates both his professional responsibilities and unforeseen dangers.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Humorous
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Rhesus Chart by Charles Stross expertly blends humor, horror, and bureaucracy in a unique vampire thriller. Readers praise its clever plot and witty prose. However, some find the technical jargon and complex storyline challenging. Overall, it's a compelling addition to the Laundry Files series, appealing to fans of dark, intelligent speculative fiction.
Who Should Read The Rhesus Chart?
A reader who enjoys The Rhesus Chart by Charles Stross would likely relish urban fantasy with a tech-savvy twist, mixing bureaucratic satire and vampire lore. Fans of Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch or The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher would find this novel appealing, appreciating its mix of humor and supernatural intrigue.
13,218 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Rhesus Chart is the fifth book in the Laundry Files series by Charles Stross, blending elements of espionage, horror, and science fiction with a satirical twist.
The book is known for its unique take on vampires, combining supernatural elements with a bureaucratic twist that offers a fresh perspective on traditional horror tropes.
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Charles Stross integrates elements of computer science and mathematics into his narrative, reflecting his own background in these fields and enriching the complexity of his fictional universe.
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Novel • Fiction
London • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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