Abstract Reader reviewed The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross
Meh
2 stars
Maybe it's just a product of its time, but all the witticisms and 'nerd humor' in this are extremely grating. I much prefer Charles Stross' actual SciFi works.
paperback, 352 pages
Published July 2, 2013 by imusti, Orbit.
Bob Howard is a computer-hacker desk jockey, who has more than enough trouble keeping up with the endless paperwork he has to do on a daily basis. He should never be called on to do anything remotely heroic. But for some reason, he is.
Maybe it's just a product of its time, but all the witticisms and 'nerd humor' in this are extremely grating. I much prefer Charles Stross' actual SciFi works.