Reviews for Who goes there

The average rating for Who goes there based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-10-08 00:00:00 Jeremy Cook This is not a review but, instead, is a much needed description: "The standard guides to historical fiction of all times and places are very out-of-date. Ernest Baker's Guide to Historical Fiction was published in 1914 and the tenth edition of Leonard B. Irwin's Guide to Historical Fiction, the most recent comprehensive guide, was published in 1971 (and is currently out of print). Consequently, this new set, an annotated bibliography of some 7000 historical novels for adults, meets a real need. Most entries include brief information about the novel's author, and all include details about each novel's characters, time period, subject, locale, and plot. Only books easily available in libraries or bookstores are included. The indexes--by time period, historical character, place, and subject--are particularly useful, but there are also listings by author, title, fictional character name, and profession/occupation. Looking for novels set in the 1850s? There are 264 listed. Novels set in Detroit? Ten can be found here. Translations of works first written in languages other than English are also included."--Library Journal

Review # 2 was written on 2010-06-11 00:00:00 Elliot Bergen Well-researched and very clear, this book is a great introduction to early science fiction with several close readings. The last, on _A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court_, is the strongest. Alkon makes it clear that he is providing a sounding--not a thorough overview or even superficial overpass; as such there were many topics and texts I found missing here. However, as a sounding aimed at those looking for an introduction to early science fiction, it's an excellent place to start.