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Summary: Absolutely captivating; extremely well-written
Review: Normally, it takes me a month to read a novel. But I couldn't put down Mr. Crichton's superb novel. Ibn Fadlan gives a very good first-person perspective and the Northmen as we modern people would see them: crude, willing, traditional. Awesome. I highly recommend it for anyone over the age of 12. Just awesome.
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Summary: Action & Mystery = Crichton's Eaters of the Dead
Review: Micheal Crichton spins a web of intrigue as he relates the tale of Ibn Fadian. Ibn Fadian, on a mission from Bagdad, becomes much invovled with the Northmen people. Ibn finds himself becoming and believing in the Northmen customs eventhough his first experiences were horried of the Northmen. I found this book to be very readable and an intresting book as well. Unlike some books that I have read that caused me to dose off, Eaters of the Dead kept me a wake with all the action. Crichton uses great detail in composing the characters thoughts and feelings, giving you a vivid picture of what's going on. Don't let the title miss lead you, although there is violance and some gore the whole book is not. So if you want to read a 200 page book with plenty of action Eaters of the Dead by Micheal Crichtons should be a top your list.
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Summary: Engrossing
Review: I came upon this book by accident. It sucked me in from the beginning and I didn't get anything else done until I finished the book. The book weaves together anthropology, mythology and lore. I really enjoyed it.
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Summary: Engrossing
Review: I came upon this book by accident. The version I read was titled "The People Eaters". It sucked me in from the beginning and I didn't get anything else done until I finished the book. The book weaves together anthropology, mythology and lore. I really enjoyed it.
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Summary: An excellent and modern retelling of the Beowulf saga
Review: This modern retelling of the Beowulf saga is not the techno-thriller that we have come to expect from Chrichton, but instead will appeal to persons interested in historical fiction and especially in Norse mythos. If you are expecting to read another installment of Chrichton and assuming that this book will be of the same genre, then perhaps this is not the book that you should choose. However, if you are looking for a good bit of historical fiction then this book presents a very engaging story. The book allows views into both the Islamic and Norse worlds during the Middle Ages and should offer something to learn of these cultures for nearly everyone. The storyline is that of the classic Beowulf saga, where an Islamic diplomat travels to the Norse world and partakes of the adventures of a band of Norse warriors. The story is fast paced, and full of action and suspense, and easy to read. I had difficulty putting this book down (even in the car), and would recommend it highly.
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Summary: boring
Review: I found this and Sphere to be two of his worst books. Neither held my interest and I usually like anything he has written.
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Summary: Beowulf Lives!
Review: This is a very early Crichton novel--and it's quite different from his recent work. I really enjoyed the scholarly conceit and novel retelling of the original time cult classic. Good to have it out in paperback.
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Summary: Eye-opening, Educational, and Excellent!
Review: At first I was skeptical about this Crichton novel. I was concerned that a re-telling and enhancement of an ancient tale would be dull, difficult to follow, and un-nerving. However, I was pulled into the story and found myself mystified, entrigued, and full of thought. It made me wonder about life for those people; while at the same time keeping me rivited to the plot.
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Summary: Imagine. A book with footnotes you enjoy reading.
Review: You're never quite sure what the Vikings are up against and that makes the story an eerie adventure into the unknown. I enjoyed the contrasting viewpoints between Ibn Fadlan, an Arab observer (Holy, Clean and Couth) and the lusty crew of Vikings. (Charmingly Crude) While Ibn Fadlan clearly would never want to be a Viking he tells their story with such honesty that many readers will find that they too wish they could have been among them.Crichton mixes history, folklore and epic quest together so well that there is no way to know where history ends and Crichton begins, especially in those wonderful footnotes.
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Summary: A fascinating book
Review: Once I started reading Eaters of the Dead, I couldn't stop. It was a fascinating look into Viking culture and had a simple, but involving plot. I was a bit dissapointed to find that only half of the book was true, but it was still great.
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