Eaters of the Dead
About this book
Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in AD 922 (later republished as The 13th Warrior to correspond with the film adaptation of the novel) is a 1976 novel by Michael Crichton, the fourth novel under his own name and his 14th overall. The story is about a 10th-century Muslim Arab who travels with a group of Vikings to their settlement. Crichton explains in an appendix that the book was based on two sources. The first three chapters are a retelling of Ahmad ibn Fadlan's personal account of his actual journey north and his experiences with and observations of Varangians. The remainder is a retelling of Beowulf. --- Also contained in: - Congo / Sphere / Eaters of the Dead
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 414 readers · 221 pages · ≈ 4 h 06 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Eaters of the Dead?
About ≈ 4 h 06 m — 221 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Eaters of the Dead?
221 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Eaters of the Dead?
It sits on the Mythology, Historical Fiction, Horror shelves.
Has Eaters of the Dead been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The 13th Warrior (1999).
Is Eaters of the Dead in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Eaters of the Dead?
The main characters include Ahmad Ibn Fadlan, Al-Muqtadir, Buliwyf, Wulfgar.
Where does Eaters of the Dead take place?
It is set in Scandinavia, Bagdad, Volga Bulgars during 10th century, 922, Middle Ages.
Who wrote Eaters of the Dead?
Michael Crichton.