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The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, #3)

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by Jean M. Auel

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This book made me want to give up on the series, the only thing I was interested in was if Ayla is ever reunited with the Clan. Does that happen in the rest of the series ever?
Susan Kruger It is interesting to me that we seem to want to write the story ourselves. She had to leave the clan and move on. This is something that happens in li…moreIt is interesting to me that we seem to want to write the story ourselves. She had to leave the clan and move on. This is something that happens in life. I felt it gave the series a more realistic experience. Let go what you want and go where Auel takes you. I find it endlessly fascinating. (less)
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Where in Europe does it take place, Russia?
Susan Kruger The actual site which Auel references in Mammoth Hunters is located in Mezhirich Ukraine.
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I gave up about half way through. Is it worth it to finish it? I really liked Clan of the Cave Bear. I liked the first 3/4 or so of The Valley of the Horses, but once Jondalar was introduced the book became utter shite in my opinion. I was hoping this book would go back to it's roots in COTCB, but it didn't seem to be going that way at all. Is the next book just more of the same as well?
Susan Kruger The Earth Children series is about all ice age humans. It follows a natural progression and is a fascinating look at what life could have been like fo…moreThe Earth Children series is about all ice age humans. It follows a natural progression and is a fascinating look at what life could have been like for these people. So, imo it stays with its purpose in filling in the wealth of archeological evidence with a believable and heartwarming story.(less)
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