This is a boxed set of Jean Auel's first two mega-literary hits in mass-market paperback form--both ensconced within slipcase.
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Oct 20, 2010
shriekofnature
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Jean Auel has done an awesome job at making each of the Earth’s Children books stand alone. This also means a fair amount of repetition. If you were reading them in the years they were published as I first did, it is a nice reminder. However, if you are reading them in rapid succession as I am now, it can be kind of annoying.
Another thing that takes away from this series beginning with this second book is the amount of erotica in the book. My 12 year old was reading the first one More...
Another thing that takes away from this series beginning with this second book is the amount of erotica in the book. My 12 year old was reading the first one More...
Feb 01, 2011
Miss Amanda
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I read this because my grandmother read it and I wanted to feel closer to her, to have something in common with her as an adult now that she's gone.
I think every woman should read this as they get about 25-30. The descriptions of the land, plants, animals and methods is very good and not too scientific as to be boring.
Even though the society is prehistoric the humanity and sociology are the same, a very good and well written coming of age story. The second book sees the heroine stri More...
I think every woman should read this as they get about 25-30. The descriptions of the land, plants, animals and methods is very good and not too scientific as to be boring.
Even though the society is prehistoric the humanity and sociology are the same, a very good and well written coming of age story. The second book sees the heroine stri More...
Apr 23, 2011
Gloria
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I've read the first three books in this series several times before but every time I read them again it's like the first time. I've started reading the series for the third time and I finished Clan of the Cave Bear on April 4th. I think it is a well written book that holds one's interest. I started reading Valley of Horses on April 4th and I am halfway through this book. It is not quite as exciting as the first book mainly to me because there are so few characters in it, but it keeps me abs
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Feb 11, 2008
Heather
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I have hte valley of horses but not the clan of the cave bears. The first one (clan of hte cave bears) is about a native tribe who find a blonde haired human from a differnt very scarse clan. They take her in and have her adapt to there way of live. They teach her about plants and being a good wife and living in there world. The very end she goes off to find her own kind.
This is were the 2nd book picks up. She is a grown women on here own. She lives in her own cave near a wild heard of ho More...
This is were the 2nd book picks up. She is a grown women on here own. She lives in her own cave near a wild heard of ho More...
Nov 30, 2008
I loved the first book but after that it seemed like the publishers told her to add more sex. Nothing wrong with sex but please, this went overboard. An aside: I was called to audition for the movie~because I was short and had a background in physical theatre. Good thing it didn't pan out. My theatre mentor played the shaman. Only a few scenes. It was shot in Canada and was freezing cold. PLUS the movie sucked.
Dec 18, 2008
Siliconspider
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Dec 07, 2008
Miss Vicki
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Adults Only! I was really surprised at how good this book (and the whole series) was. It depicted a very realistic portrayal of how I pictured life in the caveman's time, brutal and base, but still with some love and feeling. The movie that was made of it was AWFUL. I read an interview with Jean Auel and she hated the movie. If you must see it read the book first.
Apr 17, 2010
Rachel
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Well-researched Cro-Magnon romance adventure. She domesticates wolves! Invents math! Solves the mystery of human conception! Tames cave lions! Has a hot French ( ok it is not France yet) boyfriend! Then cheats on him with the only black man in Europe! Every bookish girl I know read these when she was young. I still indulge myself in them from time to time.
Feb 10, 2010
Anita
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Don't stop until you've read each one. The Clan of the Cave Bear starts the series and it just gets better with each one. Lots of research went into these books. As a Christian, I had to discount some of the background, which speaks a lot of evolution, but the plot and the descriptions of how "cave men" lived are incredible.
Apr 25, 2009
Freeluke
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The book puts the movie to shame.
I heard that the movie put a very feminist twist to the story, and while I was reading the book I still seansed that it had a slight feminist undertone.
Ayla, is an orphined six year old girl that gets adopted from a clan that is quite differeant than her own.
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I heard that the movie put a very feminist twist to the story, and while I was reading the book I still seansed that it had a slight feminist undertone.
Ayla, is an orphined six year old girl that gets adopted from a clan that is quite differeant than her own.
More later.
Apr 30, 2010
J.
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This was reall an eyeopening and riveting novel. Did not know what I was getting into but it is one fantastic book. An interesting and easy way to learn about our very early history.
A must read.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
A must read.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
May 15, 2009
Roxolana
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Almost a realistic story about Neanthertals coexistence with Cro-Magnons about 30000 years ago. Very interesting and, I am almost sure, acurate insight into the elements that shaped the progress of humans. Encouraging for women but I would advise reading only for adults.
Nov 17, 2011
Jennifer
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A beautiful tapestry of an ancient almost mythic world. I loved her tedious attention to detail, her wonderful imagery and gift for capturing the people. I was sucked into the world of Aylah and the Clan and the Others. A deeply moving adventure!
Jul 11, 2011
Deidre
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One of the best book series I have ever read. The entire Earth’s Children series follows Ayla, the central character as she struggles to find her place in a changing world. I highly recommend this series to anyone and everyone.
Mar 17, 2009
This is a great read, total fantasy in the best sense. My dear friend recommened it to me and I am thankful to her for that. Jean Auel has written a few sequels to this book as well. Happy reading.
May 04, 2008
Wierdo14
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This series is by far my FAVORITE set of books ever written. Auel just creates a totally believable story - you can envision these people living, discovering and evolving with every turn of the page. I think it read it for the first time back in 1990 but I would have to say that I have re-read the series everytime a new book comes out and then even a couple times in between. I would recommend this book to anyone although as you get into the second book and beyond there is some adult content t
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Apr 08, 2011
Sandra
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As a follow-up book, it could not be better! I have no complaints about the length and weight of the book. I love the story of ayla and what becomes of her. A wonderful companion book.
Feb 28, 2010
Ashley
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I loved this series. It took me a long time to succumb to reading it though, it was from my dad's bookshelf. I hope it doesn't take another 20 years for the next book to come out.
Mar 30, 2008
Sheena
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Yes, it's a bit far fetched that a young woman singlehandedly invented spear throwers and sewing needles, discovered fire stones, and domesticated animals all before she turned 19 way back in pre-history...BUt these are my all time favorite books that I reread every year or two. Ayla is the main character who is raised by Neanderthals after her family dies in an earthquake. She eventually travels off into the wilderness and all the books in the series describe her adventures. Be prepared for s
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Jun 06, 2011
Great reading. Very educational, fact based herbal medicines. I liked the continuation of the Clan of the Cave Bear series and the life of Ayla.
May 16, 2010
sara
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Another high school read, I think around age 14. I was in the throes of puberty when I read them, which likely added to my obsession.
Dec 15, 2009
Carrie
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Jean Auel's The Earth Children Series was some of the BEST most AMAZING literature I have ever read!! Just BEAUTIFUL!
Sep 29, 2009
Michèle
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all books of this serie are very wonderful to read. I had the impression to be with them and live this period. Many friends of me have same idea thant me
Aug 22, 2008
Amanda
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well, i read this book over winter break when i was in mexico. just in case u were wondering... and it was really good!! Jean Auel writes a very fascinating story about well i guess cave men era people.. there more sophisticated than we think... anyway the premise is that this human girl is living with her people and then an earthquake squashes there village and she is the only survivor.. so she goess off looking for other people... and then it goes into talking about her new life with these ca
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Aug 07, 2011
Shauna
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adored this series, got totally immersed in the story. have read them twice and could read them again and again!
Jan 05, 2009
Nelsonfamily
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In this three part series, The Valley of the Horses was my FAVORITE! I read it several times.
Aug 11, 2011
Sherry
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I loved the development of the characters and how you grow with her throughout this book.
Jul 08, 2011
Read it when I was younger, hard to understand but now I have come to terms with it!
May 12, 2011
Valerie
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I liked this book a lot. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series, but not to the point where I feel the need to rush out and get the next one.
