“The telephone switchroom contains a Strowger mainframe unit that…” — The Nightmare Stacks 📚 log(book)

I'm currently behind on reviews, so don't be surprised if the recent reviews are a bit sparse.

The telephone switchroom contains a Strowger mainframe unit that predates the discovery of fire.

Cover of The Nightmare Stacks.

The Nightmare Stacks

by Charles Stross · published 2016 · read 2016-10-02

★★★☆☆

This Laundry novel features Alex as the protagonist, going up against elvish aliens and his family's expectations... He's not the most lovable character we've seen so far, but he works out as a generic protagonist.