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168 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982332207
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Rocket Ride Books
Publication date: 20 April 2009
Description
"Who Goes There?": The novella that formed the basis of "The Thing" is the John W. Campbell classic about an antarctic research camp that discovers and thaws the ancient, frozen body of a crash-landed alien. The creature revives with terrifying re...
Community Reviews Summary of 956 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 39%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | Character: 8% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Gun violence, Body horrorMinor
Racism, Confinement, Death
168 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982332207
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Rocket Ride Books
Publication date: 20 April 2009
Description
"Who Goes There?": The novella that formed the basis of "The Thing" is the John W. Campbell classic about an antarctic research camp that discovers and thaws the ancient, frozen body of a crash-landed alien. The creature revives with terrifying re...
Community Reviews Summary of 956 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 39%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | Character: 8% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Gun violence, Body horrorMinor
Racism, Confinement, Death