Eaters of the Dead
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501216767 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 542 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This remarkable true story originated from actual journal entries of an Arab man who traveled with a group of Vikings throughout northern Europe. For Fadlan, his new traveling companions are a far stretch from society in the sophisticated "City of Peace." The conservative and slightly critical man describes the Vikings as "tall as palm trees with florid and ruddy complexions." Fadlan is astonished by their lustful aggression and their apathy towards death. During his journey, he meets various groups of "barbarians" who have poor hygiene a
Robert Dinsmoor said A Masterful blend of fact and fiction. Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead tells the story of Beowulf as seen from an Arab diplomat, Ibn Fadlan. In some ways, it is about a meeting of two very different cultures. Ibn Fadlam, a devout Muslim, is both fascinated and appalled by the customs of the Vikings, who have sex in public, engage in human sacrifice, fear nothing (or so it originally appeared), have a fondness for strong drink, and don't bathe regularly. There are sections I remember from reading the book over A Masterful blend of fact and fiction Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead tells the story of Beowulf as seen from an Arab diplomat, Ibn Fadlan. In some ways, it is about a meeting of two very different cultures. Ibn Fadlam, a devout Muslim, is both fascinated and appalled by the customs of the Vikings, who have sex in public, engage in human sacrifice, fear nothing (or so it originally appeared), have a fondness for strong drink, and don't bathe regularly. There are sections I remember from reading the book over 30 years ago, such as when the Vikings use onion soup to discern whether an abdominal wound is fa. 0 years ago, such as when the Vikings use onion soup to discern whether an abdominal wound is fa. The Movie Enriches the Book Parrott From the beginning, 'Eaters of the Dead' unapologetically mirrors the epic poem, 'Beowulf' and its film adaptations. Fortunately, Crichton's story also has a movie: 'The Thirteenth Warrior' strengths the book with perfect casting, atmospheric terror, and complex cross-cultural relationships. The book doesn't measure up to the writer's other works, say 'Jurassic Park', in excitement and suspense. Yet, Antonio Banderas as Ahmed Ibn Fahdian and Vladimir Kulich as Buliwuf - and the horde of menacing creatures who come through the mist - make the movie an essential, enriching a. "Exciting Viking Adventure Documented by an Eye Witness!" according to Tom McGee. Several months ago one of my cyber-friends wrote a review on "The 1Exciting Viking Adventure Documented by an Eye Witness! Several months ago one of my cyber-friends wrote a review on "The 13th Warrior" and invited me to see the movie. After reading the book it was based on, Michel Crichton's "Eaters of The Dead," I watched the movie.The movie was a financial disaster, losing over 100 million at the box office; I enjoyed both the movie and the book.For the most part, the movie stuck to the text; however, as always, I would recommend reading the novel first. While Crichton markets the book as fiction, it is based on the 300 year old translations of, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan's 921 A.D. eyewitness accoun. th Warrior" and invited me to see the movie. After reading the book it was based on, Michel Crichton's "Eaters of The Dead," I watched the movie.The movie was a financial disaster, losing over 100 million at the box office; I enjoyed both the movie and the book.For the most part, the movie stuck to the text; however, as always, I would recommend reading the novel first. While Crichton markets the book as fiction, it is based on the Exciting Viking Adventure Documented by an Eye Witness! Several months ago one of my cyber-friends wrote a review on "The 13th Warrior" and invited me to see the movie. After reading the book it was based on, Michel Crichton's "Eaters of The Dead," I watched the movie.The movie was a financial disaster, losing over 100 million at the box office; I enjoyed both the movie and the book.For the most part, the movie stuck to the text; however, as always, I would recommend reading the novel first. While Crichton markets the book as fiction, it is based on the 300 year old translations of, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan's 921 A.D. eyewitness accoun. 00 year old translations of, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan's 921 A.D. eyewitness accoun
He is appalled by their Viking customs—the wanton sexuality of their pale, angular women, their disregard for cleanliness…their cold-blooded human sacrifices. 922. But it is not until they reach the depths of the Northland that the courtier learns the horrifying and inescapable truth: he has been enlisted by these savage, inscrutable warriors to help combat a terror that plagues them—a monstrosity that emerges under cover of night to slaughter the Vikings and devour their flesh.…Eaters of the Dead was adapted to the screen as The 13th Warrior, starring Antonio Banderas.. The year is A.D. A refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Baghdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors who are journeying to the barbaric North