Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr.

Who Goes There?

John W. Campbell Jr.

94 pages first pub 1938 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr. is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of science fiction, horror, and mystery, particularly those who enjoy exploring the darker side of human nature and the unknown, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a riveting and unsettling tale of survival and the supernatural.

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 Who Goes There? was adapted as the film The Thing from Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), and The Thing (2011). It is about a group of American researchers, isolated in their scientific station in Antarctica towards the end of winter, discov...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 1,487 reviews

Moods

tense: 81%

mysterious: 73%

dark: 72%

adventurous: 38%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 4%

emotional: 3%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

49% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose Plot
12% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

2% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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