Helpful Score: 3
This is a epic you cant miss, even if it isn't in the genre that you normally read. This series is captivation-every last one in the series. Jean Auel's writting is so fluid, you forget your reading a book and are there. My favorite series! Don't miss this one.

Helpful Score: 3
I read this when I was a teenager and have yet to find a book with a heroine that I cared as much for. This is an AWESOME story. The author's follow up books weren't as good as this one. In fact, after book 2 (Valley of the horses), the rest of the series reads more like romance novels. I'll still devotedly continue to read them because I care so much about Ayla.
Helpful Score: 2
This is one of the best books I've ever read. The author has done an incredible amount of research into prehistoric times, and it shows. Warning: this book will catch your interest and never let you go, and once you read it, you'll want to read the whole series.

Helpful Score: 2
I wasn't sure I would be into this genre of novel at first, but needing something to read, I tried it and found that I couldn't put it down! I found myself feeling like I was in the novel itself and I became so addicted and emotionaly involved, that I couldn't put it down. I finished it in two days! The author did an excelent job with making a connection with readers and the books characters. There arn't any dull moments in the novel, making it a very unique and page-turning story.
Melanie R. (kittee) reviewed Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
My mom tried to get me to read this book when I was in the 4th grade, but I wouldn't. She kept trying, but it wasn't until I stumbled on it at a used bookstore when in college that I started it. But once I started it, I couldn't put it down. I ran back to pick up the sequels before the bookstore closed, but other than that.. I didn't stop reading until I'd finished all 4 books (5 was not yet released at the time). Since then, I've reread this book at least once a year.