The 13th Warrior by Michael Crichton

The 13th Warrior

Michael Crichton

278 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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In the year A.D. 922, a refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Bagdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors on their journey to the barbaric North. He is appalled by Viking customs - the wanton sexuality of their pale, an...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 49%
mysterious 41%
tense 34%
informative 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 37%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 20% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

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3.47

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