Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

Eaters of the Dead

Michael Crichton

288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes an epic tale of unspeakable horror.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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 50%
mysterious 40%
tense 34%
informative 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 36%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 19% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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