Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

Eaters of the Dead

Michael Crichton

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fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

The year is A.D. 922. A refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Baghdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors who are journeying to the barbaric North. He is appalled by their Viking customs--the wanton sexuality of their ...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
dark 51%
mysterious 40%
tense 37%
informative 35%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 34%
medium 34%
fast 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.46

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