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gatun's review against another edition
5.0
The first thing you need to know about The Eaters of the Dead is what it is not. It is not The 13th Warrior. Now that is out of the way, The Eaters of the Dead is a retelling of Beowulf. The afterward of the book explains how Michael Crichton decided to write it and how he wrote it. Simon Vance's smooth voice leads the listener from Bagdad to the Viking homelands far in the north. If you enjoy Beowulf, the literary version not the movie or animated versions, you will enjoy The Eaters of the Dead. If you have not encountered Beowulf yet, The Eaters of the Dead may be a rough start.
gggreggg's review against another edition
3.0
Not what I was expecting from a book by Michael Crichton. Good though. Enjoyed it. Quite engaging.
meghang500's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
adent92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
msmillar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
h3dakota's review against another edition
4.0
Beowulf retold - what's not to like? I really liked the pondering if Neanderthal man had lived on & was actually the "wendol" (Grendel) at the end, along with the numerous footnotes. :)
narzack's review against another edition
3.25
It's pretty cool. I kinda wish I hadn't given up on it when I was a kid, I think I would have really gotten into it, even if I didn't realize it was a retelling of Beowulf. And it's impressive that it doesn't feel like it's written by Crichton.
catsinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
eftc666's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75