Reviews

Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

popgoesbitty's review

4.0

One of the most enjoyably confusing pieces of literature I've ever read. I loved to hate it. Hated to love it. My advice? Stop reading reviews and go into this book blind. It's more fun when you have no idea what exactly you're reading--or how historically accurate it is...

mero_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lilisilver's review

adventurous dark informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

swarmofbees's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mansil's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

4.0

prof_chronotis's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

kb_johnstone's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Academic style books are not my usual fare and this read halfway between a study of the actual original Ibn Fadlan manuscript and a fiction book. Knowing that the book was entirely fiction didn’t keep the nonfiction sounding parts from coming off as a bit dry. A very interesting concept and very well done, just not really my thing.

homegrove's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

3.0

awwcripes's review

5.0

great read. almost more fun than the story itself is Crichton's reason for writing it: to prove that Beowolf could be made interesting. although this was a far departure from the tale of Grendel, it is an interesting and enjoyable journey in that world. really appreciated how the manuscript was set up and got a kick out of the blurred lines between Crichton's actual research and the fictional research of the story.

I wish I had read this before seeing the movie adaptation (the 13th warrior). not that I dislike the movie, but I was unable to read anything said by the main character without hearing the voice of Antonio Banderas.

prab's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is surprisingly good. I expect nothing when I’ve started this book but wow this is full of surprises. The story of Norseman has always intrigue me.

The villian, Wendol is so well constructed and was so damn scary in my head. However, after so much build up, the abrupt ending has ruined it. But overall, this is a thrilling book and I can’t wait to start another book of Crichton