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Eaters of the Dead (Mass Market Paperback)

by Michael Crichton (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; Reprint edition (May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0061782637
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061782633
  • Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 10.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,262,161 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Short, sharp and savage, 29 Aug 2006
By Cheeky Monkey (NW England) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: Eaters of the Dead (Paperback)
I decided to read this book after watching the flawed but fun film The 13th Warrior which was based on Crichton's book. Crichton's book is, of course, based on the slightly tall tales of Ahmed ibn Fadhlan and the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. Confused? Don't worry, it's better than it sounds as Crichton weaves his clever web of comradeship, heroism, faith and cannibalism where his central character swallows his pious pride to take up arms alongside pagan barbarians to fight a savage, relentless and unnameable enemy. Make no mistake, this isn't one of Crichton's usual techno thrillers as there's not an atom of scientific hokum in it, which might explain its comparative brevity, but the reader is plunged headlong into the scrapping and skullduggery.

A cracking yarn that would be ideal reading for dark winter nights to give you a scare or two and make you think twice before mentioning the Wend-... no, I won't say it in case I summon them up. Go on, read it if you dare.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent view of Viking life in the 10th century, 18 Nov 1999
By igazdar@hotmail.com (Castellón,Spain) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eaters of the Dead (Paperback)
I had seen the movie "The 13th Warrior" and it immediately caught my attention how an Arab could travel with the Vikings, so I decided to read the book. Based on a the true travels of Ibn Fadlan, this book explains in an excellent manner how the Vikings had lived through the eyes of an Arab traveller who also compared their culture and religion to those of his own. This book would be of great interest to those of you who would not only like to read an interesting and exciting story but to learn a bit of history as well.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Short, Brilliant Book., 19 Feb 2004
By Mr. E. Selous "edsheadsaid" (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eaters of the Dead (Paperback)
'Eaters of the Dead' is often overlooked because as it is quite short, it didn't get much publicity as it was not deemed to be of sufficient length to be a bestseller novel. This is a pity as I think this ranks right up there with Crichton's best work.

The only problem with this book is that it is too short! The story is intricately weaved around a group of wonderfull characters explored in depth by Michael Crichton. As the basis of this story is the legend of Beowulf, if you are intrested in Norse myth and traditions this is a really fascinating read.

A very well written book, its just a pity so few people know about it.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Crichton Fakes His History, But How!
Back when this was released it created a stir as many people assumed Crichton had discovered more about the travels of Ibn Fadlan than had been discovered before. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Filthy Raider

5.0 out of 5 stars And it went downhill from here ..
I have always considered this to be Michael Crichton's best work (and his first published full length novel). A good story, excitingly told.
Published 9 months ago by Dick Pearson

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good
The book was one that I purchased on a whim, but am glad to have done so as it was a enjoyable read. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lateau

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Like 13th Warrior
Yes, 13th Warrior was based on this book, but don't expect them to be the same. In fact, if you saw the movie before you read this book, you may be shocked by the differences... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ursula K. Raphael

3.0 out of 5 stars Fiction Presented as Fact
This book presents itself as a historical account from translations of the adventures of one Ibn Fadlan a Muslim living in Bagdad in AD 921. Read more
Published on 3 July 2007 by Evergreen

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of action, adventure, horror, and sex!
It is the year 922 and Ahmad Ibn Fadlan, the Caliph of Bagdad's ambassador to the King of the Volga Bulgars, finds himself practically shanghaied by a group of Norse Rus, and sent... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2005 by Kurt A. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story based on an excellent story
This is a slim book - almost as slim as my copy of Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon poem composed towards the end of the first millennium AD, that recounts the adventures of a great hero... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2003 by Sally-Anne

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
If you love the viking age, if you loved the 13th warrior movie... be prepared.. nothing has prepared you for what you will read in this great novel. Read more
Published on 21 May 2003 by D. Q. RAMOS

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting to the last, but somehow a left down.
The fact that this book is meant to have a bit of truth behind it means that Crichton could not be let loose upon the story. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars fact and fiction combined for a great story.
Crichtons attention to detail invites the reader to enter a world in which myth comes to life and legend is real.
Published on 14 Dec 2000

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