The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children, Book One) by Jean M. Auel
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Book Reviews of The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children, Book One)
Book Review: A MUST READ!
Summary: 5 Stars
For anyone not familiar with Jean Auel's work you're in for a real treat!
The first book in her Earth's Children series is the beginning of one of the most
imaginative, well-researched, darn tootin' good stories ever written. Fascinating, memorable characters and the
rare chance to learn a little something about the earth in its ancient pre-history days are only the beginning of what Auel has to offer in the Clan of the Cave Bear.
Also note, if you've seen the movie adaptation starring Darryl Hannah (or likely the first twenty minutes before giving up) you'll be happy to know that the book
is nothing like it. I think there are many elements of the story that really do not translate well into a movie format. Since I've read the book, I enjoyed a few aspects of the movie because I already knew what was going on.
The book is a delightful read. Tough to put down and the kind of story that stays with you and really makes you stop and think about people and how we came to be the way we are. If you've made it this far in my little love rant over this book, you've just gotta buy it!! You won't regret it, and neither will the people you lend it to after you've read it. But be careful about lending it. The reason I'm writing this book review is because I had to buy a new one since my first copy was borrowed and never returned!
Book Review: The Clan of the Cave Bear
Summary: 5 Stars
Experience life some 35.000 years ago and be amazed.
Before you start reading this book make sure you have plenty of time available, because you will not be able to put the book done once you started reading.
The story and fate of little Ayla will draw you in and you will feel her fears,be afraid for her life, and breathe easier when the medicine woman takes charge of her and becomes her protector and supporter.
Follow Ayla, a 5 year old human, as she struggles and tries to adapt to life with the Clan of the Cave Bear after her parents were killed in an earthquake. Life with cavemen is much different than the life she used to lead with her parents. Through all her struggles she perserviers and becomes a member of the clan, changing the way the clan views humans and forces them to accept her differences.
Although a fiction, the story could have happened just like it's told in the book. The attention to details and descriptions allows the reader to get a clear picture of Ayla's world. The characters are strong and never fail to live up to their potentials and their individual characteristics.
The writing is imaginative and interesting. After I finished reading this book, I could not wait to start reading the follow up books in the Earthchildren's series.
Book Review: Historical Adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
Be swept along the gorgeous prehistoric scenery, come in contact with people (clans) you cannot meet in modern-day. While reading it, I completely lost track of time. I found myself really concerned for the safety of the characters and the outcome of their stories.
There is something for everyone in "Clan of the Cave Bear". If you are a historian, scientist, social scientist, anthropologist, romantic, or just enjoy a good book, you will love it.
Ayla was abandoned as a very small child and take in by a clan of people very unlike herself. Despite the difference of appearance, she was loved. Eventually she would be ostracized and have to leave when she meets Jondalar, a gorgeous man that looks just like her. Together they embark on an amazing adventure together.
You witness the first domestication of animals, learn how to make prehistoric clothes, learn to make fire more easily and sample extremely potent brews.
Luckily, the story does not end when you complete the book. Just pick up the rest of the Earth's Children series and be enchanted again and again.
Book Review: What an adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
What a marvelous book. I loved the journey this novel took me on and the prehistoric setting was so beliveable.
Jean M. Auel is a wonderful story teller and it's a colourful and wonderful world she's given us in this novel, setting it in the ice age.
It was gripping, reading about Ayla's journey from a young child to adulthood and the trials she faces living with the Neanderthal tribe who found her.
There is everything one could ask for in a novel, adventure, fun, danger, jealousy and love and romance.
I especially liked the extensive research J.M.A. has done, and her detailed knowledge of plants and natural remedies used by the medicine woman and passed down to Ayla, was extremely fascinating.
I have read the entire series and must say it was riveting.
There are 5 books in all:
1:The Clan of the Cave Bear
2:The Valley of Horses
3:The Mammoth Hunters
4:The Plains of Passage
5:The Shelters of Stone
Book Review: Still a great story!
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom had a copy of this book when I was younger and this series were some of the first adult books I ever read. I wasn't sure if I would still enjoy the story now but I couldn't put it down!
A young girl, Ayla (one of the Others) is found alone and wounded by a medicine woman of the Clan, Iza. She is taken in by the Clan and raised as one of them. As a result of being different she makes many dangerous mistakes and behavioural errors but also finds friendship among the Clan. Ayla's struggles to fit in lead others to question the accepted ways and what "normal" is.
I found the characters easy to relate to despite the novel being set in prehistoric times. The story revolves around fitting in and how much a person can change who they are, or if they should. I will be reading the rest of the series again, and the fifth one for the first time!