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Summary: Very enthralling book
Review: This book was another great book in Jean Auel's Earth's Children series. There are some slow parts to the book, but they are not too common. I read this book in under a week, and with my schedule, I haven't been able to do that for a while. I definatly suggest that if you want to read a very enjoying, insightful book, you pick this one up. The entire series is good, and will always be recommended by me. Enjoy!
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Summary: Awaiting the next book in the series....
Review: This is definitely my favorite book in the "Earth's Children" series. As a history buff, I enjoyed reading Mrs. Auel's detailed descriptions of the lives of the Mamutoi: their ceremonies and celebrations, their hunting and cooking, all of it. I find it interesting to look at the things their culture considered taboo and place those things side-by-side with how society regards those same things today. I am really waiting on the next book to come out!
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Summary: A great novel but a touch frustrating
Review: I loved this book. I love this entire series. Ms. Auel certainly has a knack for descriptive words and phrases. I never wanted to put it down,so I didn't(lol). I became, about half way throught the book, extremely frustrated with Jondalar's behavior. So much so I thought that "Racer" should have given him a good kick in the head. A kick in the BUTT would, also, have been acceptable. The characters were bigger then life without being unbelievable, no easy trick I'm sure. I have always thought my worst nightmare would be going back in time to the ice age. No electricity, no T.V., no blowdryer. If I had Aylas' smarts and Jondalars' love, I would be more than happy to comb my hair with a stick, and brush my teeth with a twig. I can't wait for MORE.
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Summary: I have read all four novels, and think they are fantastic.
Review: I've never been one to read a book but recently I purchased Mrs. Auels novels and read them. I didn't want to put them down to do household chores. I keep waiting to see if there is another novel to continue with Ayla and Jondolar with his family and a new baby
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Summary: I'm glad to see others are as taken by this series as I am!!
Review: The 'Earth's Children' series is amazing. I've never read anything like it. Jean Auel brings the past to life, helping us to understand the root of human culture while writing an entertaining story. When I read of people rambling on and on about Ayla inventing 'everything' and it being 'feminism gone mad' it makes me think some people are just trying to find fault in something. Auel's showing us how people might have stumbled upon things that today we take for granted. Remember, it is A STORY and at least Auel is making it easy for us to explore a subject that so many would otherwise not have researched. I gave it five stars not because The Mammoth Hunters was the best in the series but because the series itself is so outstanding. Oh, and stop being so stuffy and complaining about the sex scenes. If you think of this as a trashy romance novel, you've completely missed the point.
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Summary: great and enjoyable book to read - not to over-analize!
Review: I have read and reread all four in the series. As soon as another comes out, I'll be reading that one. If you are a real, avid reader then you can appreciate the book for what it is and not for what "it might mean". Just read it. Don't get so analitical, it's a waste of your time and everyone elses time who reads your comments.
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Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: Although it really wasn't up to par with the other, first two books in the series, it definantly had a literary merit, all it's own- it showed how the Ice Age people might have lived. It is awesome!!
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Summary: Not as good as the first 2, but just as worth reading!!!
Review: I loved all 4 of these books!!! I have been waiting 12 years for the 5th book to come out and have in the mean-time reread them over and over, collected first addition copies and created an online discussion group to talk about them, the Summer Meetings that other fans are starting in different regions, and other book related aspects of life, including cooking like the characters in the books!!! I recomend for EVERYONE to read them, expesially young women! I read them at the age of 13 and Ayla gives a great example of what a strong independant woman is!!
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Summary: Fascinating and Frustrating
Review: What a wonderful book! The Ayla, Jondalar, Ranec triangle was intense. The emotions and feelings gained from reading were amazing. Reading the book or series opens up a new way of thinking, and understanding. I find myself wondering why some of the customs of these people would be taboo today. It is really regrettable that people feel they must hide and disguise the wonders of sexuality in our world today.
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Summary: Great job Auel, it's a winner.
Review: Those of you who are posessed with this book being completely acurate and Ayla always inventing everything before everyone else does, then I have one word for you . . . FICTION. As far as I could tell, this book was in the fiction section, not the Text Book of Evalution section labeled NON-FICTION. Just sit back and read the book for what it's worth. Sure, the sex is a little over done, but if one turned on the TV isn't there just as much on TV as there is in this book?
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