Laurie C. (softrbreeze) reviewed on 6/20/2010 + 27 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 6

I love Jean Auel's books! Though she's not the most talented writer (I get the feeling there was a lot of time between writing sessions- she goes to a lot of trouble to say things she said numerous times before as if the reader is unable to remember something that happened just a few pages ago), her storyline is engrossing and her research into her subject is commendable. I had difficulty putting the book down despite the little annoyances of rereading the reason for this or that. Anybody wanting to read these novels should definitely read them in order, however. Though Auel will remind you again and again why Ayla does this or that as an adult, it makes a big difference experiencing it from the child Ayla's perspective in Clan of the Cave Bear. Happy reading!

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