The Clan of the Cave Bear

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Summary: way too much
Review: I am not usually so critical, and I must admit I read several of the books years ago, but I finally put them down without reading the rest because there was just too many descriptions of sex in them. The detailed and varied descriptions were simply unneccesary for a book that is touted as a "must read" for women as young as 10!

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Summary: An Epic Novel of the 20th Century
Review: This book will truly go down as one of the most epic novels of the past 20 years. This book takes you away to another time and place and will leave you fascinated with human history, with the Neanderthals, and with the history of civilization. This book is deeply researched and fascinating. Yes, this book, as with its 3 sequels, has depictions of sex and emotions that hard-core scientific types may find unfitting in a description of prehistoric man. But Auel brings a human light to a people who for most of us, are nothing more than bones scientists dig up. I really think that this book is a must read. I read it first as a teenager when it first came out and 9 years later, I am waiting for the fifth (and final?) installment in the series, and this book is a captivating must-read. Even now after having read it half a dozen times, it has an almost mystical quality to it, and it will transport the reader to a different world.

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Summary: Fabulous book, couldn't put it down!
Review: I loved this book, and I can't wait to buy The Valley of Horses. The way Ms. Auel could create such an intricate culture amazed me. Her writing techniques combined with a wonderful plotline make for an incredibly enjoyable book.

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Summary: A terrific book! One must read all the books in the series!
Review: A book that really makes you imagine and wonder about life 35,000 years ago. Ms. Auel is a wonderful storyteller and inspires you to love her heroine Ayla from the start. You develop a deep respect for Ayla especially in the second book valley of horses where she stays by herself for so long, before Jolandar comes into her life. With considerable license, intense research and a vivid imagination Jean Auel takes us into the daily living of pre-historic man and makes us think again about so many things we take for granted in our daily life at the end of the 20th century! Ms.Auel hurry up with that fifth book!I can't wait to read it!

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Summary: Excellent! Non-stop reading, I couldn't put it down.
Review: This book was the first ever I had read of its kind. Not usually into the prehistoric era, I found that I fell in love with the characters. I cried and laughed with them. I am looking forward to her fifth book of the series.

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Summary: Stunning.
Review: This epic novel is one of the most captivating stories I've ever read. A classic. Incidentally, I imagine that Ayla looks like Queen Julia from the TV series "The Maxx."

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Summary: A tantalizing and engrossing must read as life goes on.
Review: One of the few trilogies and sagas that I ever completed. Captivating from the beginning that I couldn't put it down. The author has done much research on prehistoric life and has entwined realistic life venture. It's a story of family, tradition, love, prejudice, strife, acceptance, independence, strength, and courage. I felt right at home and with them every step of the way. I couldn't wait until the continuing saga was released.

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Summary: A series I have returned to over and over
Review: I have read the whole series of the Earth Children four times and intend to experience them many more times. As an avid reader I can think of no other series that have brought me back to their pages as many times as these. For readers who wish to experience a great journey, I highly advise spending some time with the complete series.

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Summary: One of my top 5 books ever
Review: One of my best friends introduced this book to me a few years ago and I became instantly enthralled in the text. Auel forces the reader to fall in love with Ayla immediatley. This book kept me up half the night and left me thinking. Ms. Auel may not have the critical acclaim of the classics but she has the story. A wonderful book, even on the second read!

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Summary: I have been with Ayla thru her travels
Review: I would like to know what fate awaits her. Is there another tale in the waiting?