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: Fiction or non?
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing and fabulous.
I read this when it was first published and was overwhelmed by how Ms. Auel created a pre-human civilization with such clarity. Makes Planet of the Apes look like the schtick it was!
Beautiful writing and a heroine that, without words, made this reader completely bond with her.
Incredibly inventive story with such diligent attention to detail that you could almost convince yourself that it was nonfiction. This was no accident as Ms. Auel definitely had done her homework and research.
Simply a wonderful book.
Book Review: Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
While some people complain of inaccuracies in Ms. Auel's novel, it is important to remember that this was written in the 70's, back before much of our archaeological technologies existed. Much of what we know today we did not know back then, especially in the field of genes. However, with what she researched back then, we're presented with a solid and enjoyable read. The descriptions are lush (and sometimes overwhelming) and you definitely get a very good read - I find this better than many novels today by sub-par authors like Danielle Steel and Fern Michaels.Book Review: If you didn't already know...
Summary: 5 Stars
This whole series of books is magnificent. So unique, such a wonderful heroine. There are a lot of details in these books, and it's easy to get bogged down in them, but you just have to look at it as a learning experience. Other than that, this book is fantastic. Moving and inspiring. Could teach people today a thing or two about racism. The only thing I would caution is that I bought this to go with my set, which are the normal size for novels and this book is like a foot high. Not what I thought I was getting. But the text itself is fabulous!!Book Review: 5 Stars
This book is an incredible story. The characters are interesting and endlessly sympathetic. Dont believe the negative reviews. It is extremely well written, historically interesting, and anyone who believes Auel portrays the neandrothal race as simply stupid or scapegoats is not reading it thouroghly. My sister is an anthropoligist, and she says that even though there are some small leaps made, it is highly believable from a scholarly point of view. Overall it is the beginning of one of the best series I've ever read. I cant wait for the sixth book!Book Review: a man who hits his people can never lead the Clan
Summary: 5 Stars
Little nonsense with great characters, what more can one ask for in a novel??? A plot, yep a pretty good one.
The story carries itself from begging to end with a slew of people (or flatheads) that inspire emotions such as pity, fear, hate, or just interest.
Speaking of hate, Broud is a punk that if I ever ran into him in an alley..... I would run for my life, the flatheads are really tough and he is one mean dude.