Eaters of the Dead
by Michael Crichton
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Author: Michael CrichtonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1988-09-12
ISBN: 0345354613
Number of pages: 278
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: 10th-Century Travelog with a twist
Summary: 4 Stars
"The 13th Warrior" recounts the adventures of a 10th-century Arab on his journey to Northern Europe with a band of "Northmen." At first he regards them as uncouth, but gradually comes to appreciate some (not all) aspects of their culture. The narrative ends with a description of the final battle between the Northmen and a group of extremely savage people or almost-people called the Wendol, which is basically the story of Beowulf retold from a new perspective.
This is one of Crichton's shorter novels, barely more than a novella, but it seems about the right length for the story it tells. Too many authors pad out their stories with extraneous material just to create the impression that they're giving you more than they really are. All in all, a good read if you enjoy historical adventures and don't mind a deliberately dry writing style.
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