Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

Eaters of the Dead

Michael Crichton

186 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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In A. D. 922 Ibn Fadlan, the representative of the ruler of Bagdad, City of Peace, crosses the Caspian sea and journeys up the valley of the Volga on a mission to the king of Saqaliba. Before he arrives, he meets with Buliwyf, a powerful Viking ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,131 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 50%
mysterious 41%
tense 34%
informative 28%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 36%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 20% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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