The Rhesus Chart
The Rhesus Chart
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Science FictionLondon • 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
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Science FictionLondon • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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