Eaters of the Dead

The manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922

by Michael Crichton

No cover — Michael Crichton: Eaters of the Dead (1977, Bantam Books)

Mass Market Paperback, 217 pages

English language

Published Sept. 6, 1977 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-553-10237-6
OCLC Number:: 2907225

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(11 reviews)

Mystery, history, horror--it's a sword-rattling adventure with as many lopped heads and limbs as a nightmare...as much wild and drunken sex as a dream. It's the incredible chronicle of Ibn Fadlan, emissary of the Caliph of Bagdad, relating his expedition to the wild Viking barrens and his terrifying encounter there with the ferocious hairy demons of the Northland. It's the marvellous new Crichton novel with all the amazement of THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and the captivating suspense of THE TERMINAL MAN. --back cover

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4 stars

Muy interesante el uso aquí de hacer pasar la obra por un estudio de un manuscrito y otras fuentes antiguas, incluyendo pies de páginas con discusiones del tema que aportan muchos datos culturales e históricos. La historia es sumamente original, pero quizás la historia es muy detallada en el comienzo y el final está narrado mucho más rápido, me hubiera gustado profundizar más en los wendol o el conflicto.

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Review of 'Eaters of the Dead' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Classic re-read. I really enjoyed this book. It is a great retelling of a classic piece of literature. Granted, I would never equate it to Ulysses, but have to believe it's a similar feel as it is to the Odyssey at the time. It's a really good read and a fantastic adaptation.