Jean M. Auel's "The Clan of the Cave Bear": A Classic Epic Tale

P. Smith: I have read this at least 4 times now and each time read something new and deeper in it. Wonderful world-building, fantastic storytelling and utterly compelling. I loved every word (almost... ) and can't recommend this book enough,

United Kingdom on Oct 22, 2023

Kindle Customer: I first read Clan of the Cave Bear when I was a teenager. Loved it then. As I reread it, now in my early 60's, I see things from a different perspective. My enjoyment hasn't diminished, but I find that I have a greater respect for the trials that Ayla had to endure at Broud's hands. I am looking forward to Book 2 and the rest of the series again!

United States on Oct 17, 2023

rosekrystofolski: This is the story about The Clan of the Cave Bear. A group of Neanderthals who worship the Cave Bear as their Spiritual Protectors. They are homeless after an earthquake destroyed the cave that they were living in. While traveling and searching for a new cave the medicine woman, Iza, sister to the clan's Leader, Brun and Holy Man, Creb called Mog- Ur finds a very ill and hurt young child lying on the ground semiconscious and picks her up and treats her injuries and feeds her. Iza is allowed to adopt the little girl, named Ayla and she is raised with a clan of 20 to 26 Neanderthals. But unfortunately the leader's son and heir apparent hates Ayla with a vengeance and some day in the future he will have absolute power over her and everyone else

United States on Oct 05, 2023

David P. Deleon: I have read and rewrite the series more than 10 times. And I still love each and every time I read this series. I'll probably read it 10 more times and love each and every time I read it again and again, hopefully 1 day I'll get to read This series to my kids and grandkids.

United States on Oct 05, 2023

pavlova pavlinka: Non è facile descrivere un mondo scomparso da centinaia di migliaia di anni. A quel tempo (paleolitico inferiore) i metalli non esistevano ancora e gli strumenti di pietra non erano particolarmente diversificati. I reperti archeologici e le tracce della vita di queste prime persone intelligenti sono estremamente pochi. Ciò nonostante la scrittrice è riuscita a riscoprire questo strano mondo e a conoscerlo alla perfezione. Sembra essersi fusa con l'anima del suo personaggio principale e ha creato una narrazione unica, originale e del tutto in linea con l'epoca. La invidio

Italy on Oct 03, 2023

Denise Hammonds: A great insight and imagination into how we came to be. And anyone reading it will be hard put to not reflect on how we've turned out... so far

Spain on Oct 03, 2023

Eduardo Briceño: This is one of my favorite books ever, a vivid and engaging picture of how some of our ancestors,30,000 years ago, might have lived.

United States on Oct 02, 2023

shrkntz: The best part is that it was under $10 for a brand new version. Everyone else wanted way too much. I am excited because it's one of my favorite series. The book is new, nice cover, easy to read print and didn't cost a lot. Very happy.

Canada on Oct 02, 2023

Kindle Customer: I have read this book many times and it still moved me. The idea of the once despised Neanderthal not being a brutish caricature of us but so close as to be cousins is a recent concept. Obviously much of the narrative and perception is guessed at, but it still works. The characters are so well crafted that you believe in them. These are a more structured, more controlled version of us. Like us they are sentient, like us they live together in groups that set them so far above the other animals that they are nearly invincible. They have laws and codes and beliefs that our ancestors might not have found strange. The protagonist is given knowledge and power that sets her outside the social norms of these people and endangers her very existence. The author attempts to point out the differences between us and them as lack of ability to change and adapt. By humanizing these humans though she just emphasises their closeness to us. This is a great book of love, loss, life, death, redemption, joy and sadness. To read this book is to truly Walk With Ursus. Wonderful stuff.

United Kingdom on Sep 16, 2023

TeeMee-Kraftqueen65-Obsessive Reader: The reason, at least for me, this ranks as a classic, deserving of 5 stars, is because of the way in which Auel puts words to page in her style of writing, which is an exceptional skill. On top of all that, the research and lengths she dedicated herself to before even telling the story, adds to it being a rare feat of accomplishment. The way in which Auel's unique talent of being one of the great storytellers of all times, is simply mind-blowing and worthy of praise.

As much as I remember loving this series back when it first came out and I first read it, I realized now I wouldn't be able to read this book, let alone the entire series, straight through and at the same rapid pace I now tend to read at today.

This one requires so much more concentration to absorb and fully appreciate, as well as remembering what a huge difference of mindfulness we were at back when first printed and released. Huge difference in societal acceptance of what a female lead character, heck any female, was allowed to develop and be presented as in the written word.

Just as importantly though, in this review I also personally have a strong desire to share a particular viewpoint for...

United States on Aug 22, 2022