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Summary: EXCELENTE PRIMER LIBRO, LEEENTO EL CUARTO !
Review: Un resúmen:
El clan del oso cavernario: EXCELENTE, INSPIRADOR.
El valle de los caballos: BUENA SECUELA, RECOMENDABLE.
Los cazadores del mamut: SOLO PARA FANS.
El libro de los viajes ("Plains"): REPETITIVO, LENTO Y ABURRIDO EN DOS TERCERAS PARTES (LA'ÚLTIMA PARTE, COMO EN "cazadores", PARA FANS).
....LA ESPERANZA...."The Shelter of stone"...donde los que admiramos a Ayla, esperamos reencontrarnos con ella...
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Summary: EXCELENTE PRIMER LIBRO, LEEENTO EL CUARTO !
Review: Un resúmen:
El clan del oso cabernario: EXCELENTE, INSPIRADOR.
El valle de los caballos: BUENA SECUELA, RECOMENDABLE.
Los cazadores del mamut: SOLO PARA FANS.
El libro de los viajes ("Plains"): REPETITIVO, LENTO Y ABURRIDO EN DOS TERCERAS PARTES (LA'ÚLTIMA PARTE, COMO EN "cazadores", PARA FANS).
....LA ESPERANZA...."The Shelter of stone"...donde los que admiramos a Ayla, esperamos reencontrarnos con ella...
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Summary: I'll still read the fifth one-- please let it be better.
Review: Compared to the previous three, this book was miserable. While I did not adore books two and three like I did _Clan of the Cave Bear_, they were still great reads I very much enjoyed.However, this books was slow fails at being anything other then a massive book describing nothing but a plotless journey by Ayla and Jondalar. There are a few interesting episodes, but they takea long time to get to and are about a 100 pages apart-- and they're depressingly familiar from previous books in the series. Each sex scene has been done ten times before, each time Ayla and Jondalar are seperated, they run through the exact same dismal feelings and thought processes (for those who've read Goodkind's Sword of Truth, I was having Richard and Kahlan flashbacks), and the reactions of other cavemen to the Ayla-Goddess are tediously the same every time they run upon a new clan, forcing us to go through an identical first meeting scene every hundred pages or so. The journey could have been summed up much quicker, rather then having us follow along for almost 900 pages as the ice age heroes stroll across prehistoric Europe for a few months.
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Summary: I thought it was increadably interesting and a page turner.
Review: The Earths children series was a great book. It told truth, love, pain and life. I was 11 when i read the clan of the cave bear,the first 100 pages were a litle slow but past that i was so into it i read it every spare moment i had. I am now 13 and have read all four books and i am waiting four the fifth.I skiped the sexual scenes. I wish they would make some movies of the series but not so much sex. I just hope time goes by quickly for me instead of waiting for what coud seam like forever.It could be a late Birthday present for me being in April.I can hardly wait!
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Summary: Two stars for the story, plus one for the research
Review: This book is by FAR the least likable of the series. I was really impressed by the first, Clan of the Cave Bear, with it's strong story, deep and believable characters, and accurate descriptions of caveperson lifestyles. Valley of the Horses was enjoyable because of the survival strategies Ayla contrives, along with the animals she befriends. I did, however, skip nearly ALL of the chapters having to do with Jondalar--they were just too boring. The story really blossomed when the two eventually met. Mammoth Hunters was the second best, next to the first book, again with deep, well rounded characters and a very good and well paced story line. The character of Ranec added a delicious twist. I could have, however, (and this is true of all but the first book to which this does not apply) done with a bit less detail of their intimate Pleasures. I'm no prude, some of it is interesting, but at this point, well into the Plains, I'm no longer interested in the details of their lovemaking. I'd prefer just a warm phrase suggesting their activities. Also, no kidding, the action starts in this book somewhere around page 310. And I'm a patient reader, I'll read the landscape descriptions, the botanical notes, the details of flora and fauna, but I got B-O-R-E-D. Skim the first 300 pages, and then it starts to get interesting. A whole lot of tedious summaries, questioning thoughts of characters, and repetitive dialog still exist, but if you're patient, you can pull a good story out of it all. This book seemed like Ms. Auel was out of fresh ideas for the moment, but under obligation to publish.... Oh well, we can hope the new book is more satisfying, and that the author credits her readers with having read the previous four installations, leaving out all the summaries and repetitions.
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Summary: The Plains Of Passage
Review: As written in the back of the book "With her companion Jondalar, Ayla sets out on her most dangerous and daring journey- away from the welcoming heart of the Mammoth Hunters, and into the unknown." That sentence tells all about whats to come in this story. There are some surprisingly good sections in this story, between alot of sex and scenery. My favorite part of the book is when "The Wolf Pack" comes in. It kind of reminded me more of like "The Amazons" in medevil times. Attaroa was the most twisted person mentioned in any of the Earth Children's series. She has much, depth, pain and craziness in her. She is one of the more interesting characters in this series. The Novel has some other good parts as well, but I think that over all this book is just a "Good" novel. It was just about everything that I thought it would be. I can understand why some people were upset that it took Jean M. Auel a long time to write her next addition to this series. This one leaves you with a cliffhanger.
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Summary: Best book in my all-time favorite series!
Review: The Earth's Children Series is my all-time favorite series of books and Plains of Passage is Auel's best work yet. To enjoy this book, it's not imperative that you read the prior 3 books in the series, but after you finish reading Plains of Passage you will probably crave more of Jean Auel's writing. I know I do, and I absolutely can't wait for her fifth book, due out sometime in April (2002). My husband and I both read the series and we're probably going to have to get two copies of the fifth book so we don't have to share! This series really transports you, and you find yourself believing that the main character, a prehistoric woman named Ayla, actually existed. When you reach the end of the book you have an urge to go back and start again from the beginning. This is definitely a book I have read many times and will keep (I don't keep very many books) to read again and again in the future. If you want to read the entire series, I recommend Clan of the Cave Bear first, then Valley of the Horses. Mammoth Hunters didn't capture my attention as much as the other books ... not sure why. Mostly about hunting and "guy stuff" as I recall. So, you could just skip it and go on to this one. I really identify with Ayla and can't wait for her to come alive again in Shelters of Stone!!!
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Summary: The worst book in a very good series
Review: While I love the Earth's Children series, I have to say this book is a prime example of a book where you love the plot, hate the writing. As someone else said, there's far too much (monotonous) sex, far too much traveling where nothing happens. However, the story itself, starting with CotCB and continuing through the next three books, is tremendously interesting, and Auel has definitely done her research. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book on April 30; let's hope that in the last 12 years, Auel has researched not only prehistory, but also has studied up on how to write.
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Summary: Not as good as it should have been.
Review: Sex and scenery, over and over. And, the "Ayla discovers everything significant" theme is getting old. It was almost believable in the "Mammoth Hunters", but fell apart in "Plains". Still, I read it a couple of times, just because the story is left as a cliffhanger in "Mammoth", that I had to know what happens next. I think the years were too long between "Plains" and the new book, though!
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Summary: Another Average Read...
Review: Earth Children Series: 1.)THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEARS 2.)THE VALLEY OF HORSES 3.)THE MAMMOTH HUNTERS 4.)PLAINS OF PASSAGE 5.)THE SHELTERS OF STONE This fourth segment of Jean Auel's Earth Series is Ayla and Jondalar journey to Jondalar's home, Zelandonii. Inasmuch as I wanted to like this book so much, i find it rather an average read with some tedious parts here and there. Mind you, there's some interesting points and even memorable moments - such as the encounters of hostile and friendly people, overcoming challenges that's in their way and the new discoveries... but I agree with one reviewer here from U.K., this book concentrated too much on their travelling; with too much descriptions of animals, plants and landscapes that there's very little relationship developement between Ayla and Jondalar. It's just not enough to feel hearty towards them. In fact, Ayla and Jondalars relationship and even their dialogues seemed old. Same as the last book. Nothing New, nothing exciting... Even the horses and Wolf antics seemed old and bland. Also, Jondalar's character seems to be weakening; always hesistating, unsure of himself while Ayla remained overly confident yet is willing to be in the shadow. In a way, this is quite heart warming. Ayla loves Jondalar & will do anything for him. She doesn't want to hurt him or to make him feel little or unneeded yet I feel unsatisfied reading Ayla this way. I prefer the old Ayla. I have always been a romance book reader so perhaps this explains my average opinion of this book. I admire Jean Auel's extensive research in Botany and Zoology, even the study of the unfolding of the Earth. On that area, this book has many adventurous moments but most of it just didn't pull me in. I prefer human characters, human contacts and relationship developments... I guess I'm simply not the type who appreciates reading materials with detailed ways and life of plants and animals. I was also distracted with the many short summarizations from the previous books. It became a repetitive infos and was a bit annoying. Those part I skipped. Jean Auel is also a bit verbose, well, maybe too verbose. Out of the four books, i think this is the least I liked. I hope Ms. Auel will make it up on her next 2 novels, which took her 11 years to write. There's still so many questions in my mind that left me hanging. For one, I want to know who Ayla's original family is. Where and what tribe or camp or people was she born to? I am also anticipating Durc's appearance in this series, as well as Ayla's upcoming pregnancy. It will also be exciting to read her adjustments to Jondalar's people and vice versa. So despite this simple and average read, I am still looking forward in reading THE SHELTERS OF THE STONE.
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