Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters

Earth's Children #1-3

by Jean M. Auel

Three titles from the "Earth's Children" series. A matching set of mass-market paperback editions.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Historical, Novels, Romance, Roman

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Jean Marie Auel is an American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read anything like these books. They let me climb into this era and feel its reality; sex, childbirth, daily struggle. Auel took us back in time with the feeling that she had lived there herself. I didn't just read her books, I experienced them.

[Rene · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you take up this series, these are the only three books that you need to read in it. DON'T BOTHER READING THE REST!! They're garbage. I started the series a loooong time ago. As years went by, you could tell by the ever increasing length of time between title releases and the decline in the quality of plot and dialog that the author didn't want to write the series anymore. I don't know if she got tied into a contract or what, but you could tell that her heart wasn't in it anymore. Spoiler: they live happily ever after.

[Olethros · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Angel Winnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this entire series. The scenery, characters, and wonderful story played out beautifully. The details makes you almost feel as if you are present watching their lives unfold before you.

[midnightfaerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jeroen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ooit las ik boek 1 omdat mijn zus daarmee opgezadeld zat als 'geschenk' van de beruchte ECI boekenclub. Dat las vlot en ik had altijd wel een leeshongertje als klein manneke.

Door het lezen van 'Sapiens' (Harari) moest ik weer terugdenken aan de periode waarin Neanderthalers en Cro Magnons / Sapiens samenleefden. Dus kocht ik deze collectie van de eerste 3 delen. In het Frans, om daar de roestigheid wat van te schrapen.

Puur nachtlectuur dus. Maar best aangenaam. Het eerste boek (stam van de holenbeer) blijf ik het beste vinden. Na aardbeving wordt meisje opgenomen bij Neanderthalers. En moet daar haar leven uitbouwen met heel andere fysionomie en hersens dan de rest. Mooie bedenkingen over hoe zo'n stammen misschien leefden.

Deel twee en drie: ook fijn, maar er komt al wat teveel vulling bij die wat brouhaha is. Een liefde, jaloezie,...
ik besef ook dat dit een romantisering is, maar hoofdpersonage Ayla staat borg voor wel érg veel ontwikkelingen: paardrijden, vuur maken met stenen, jagen met een getemde leeuw, gevorderde werptechniek voor speer en slinger, geneesmiddelen, naaien met dierenpezen, ...

Maar kijk: vermakelijk, educatief en taalverrijkend (mijn Frans).

[Melinda Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED IT!!!
This has been my Favorite book for 20years.
However, I had difficulty keeping their names and positions in the Clan straight so I wrote it all out-as a reference.
Being able to take a glance helped me stay focused and learn them all like Family.

Then I absorbed myself into this life of Very Long Ago.
This book took me places I had never even imagined
The other books were good, but not Exceptional like the 1st book was
I have revisited this book again and again
Very Highly Recommended

[Sandy M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is my favorite of all time - I picked it up as a teenager in the 80's. I read the whole series (minus the final book) at least every two years. It's like spending time with a friend. After waiting for the final book for more than 10 years it was a little disappointing due to much repetition of the previous books. Even as my least loved book in the series, I'm grateful to the author for closing the chapter on Ayla's life journey with Land of Painted Caves.

[Mary Pollock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite series/ books of all time. Prehistoric Europe. How people lived and what they did for medicinal purposes. Very interesting. The story starts with the main character throughout the series; Ayla, a young girl, wonders off from her family and then an earthquake happens. She cannot find her family and a Neanderthal women adopts her.

[Elizma Pensalfine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splendid. Something way out of the ordinary. Really a different kind of reading. Determination, love ,confidence, happiness, hardships, all in one. Best read in a long time. But you must read all the books as the run concurrently with one another. Read this 4 times. Love it.

[Bekka Holt and Chris Bray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story but a long read.

[Peggy Fecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series.

[Michelle L Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valley of the horses was my favored of the 3

[Anica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my one of the ultimate best as a young adult.

[Ranette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting adventure for the clan.

[Kristie Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these back in the late 80s/early 90s and loved every word.

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome story

[Rose Stubblefield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this author. I love this series. I have probably read it a dozen times at least.

[Jasmine Wildling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these books

[Alisia MacKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this whole series in about a month back in university and I still think of it time to time.

[Payton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most amazing series I've ever read

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very compelling series to read. It grabs you and pulls you in immediately.

One of the reviews states something like "You suffer a moment of displacement when you are whisked 2500 years away from the time of Ayla" I'm afraid it's very true.

I read all 3 over a weekend, when I bought them. I began "Clan..." Friday at 3:00 and finished "Mammoth..." Monday at 3:00 AM. Being a reader, this wasn't a difficult thing to do. I was amazed at how terrifically written they were. I had, prior to reading them, been somewhat "sneering" of them. But, afterwards, I couldn't wait for the next 2.

Now, I eagerly await the #6!

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit!!! Valley of Horses brought Ayla to a new land and new friends. Friends that have never been friends to Clan. Ayla has a huge heart of compassion and an incredible will to survive. She survives very well and saves other lives in the process...good read!

[Benoit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plutôt longue série dans un décor bien différent (la préhistoire) mais tout à fait plausible et bien recherché. Une belle aventure.

[Lisa]

The Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel (1982)

[Berni · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a historical read, it was very educational. As entertainment, it was really good.

[Cathy]

I have read the entire 5 book series. The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Jorses, The Mamoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, and The Shelters of Stone. Very entertaining!

[Hilde · Rating 2 out of 5]

dissapointing

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the series until towards the end when the descriptive phrases got too repetitive

[Sherry Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great continuation of the story!