Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

Eaters of the Dead

Michael Crichton

304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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It is 922 A.D. The refined Arab courtier Ibn Fadlan is accompanying a party of Viking warriors back to their home. He is appalled by their customs—the gratuitous sexuality of their women, their disregard for cleanliness, and their cold-blooded sac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,120 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 49%
mysterious 40%
tense 34%
informative 28%
challenging 12%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 36%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 20% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.47

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