Heather G. reviewed on 3/29/2013 + 8 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

I enjoyed reading these books when there was actual story taking place. I like the premise and the educative read this book provides. Auel writes with alot of explanation about glaciers and the prehistoric era which does help set the tone and the scene, but for me it was imagery-overload. I really wasnt interested in 15 pages about how the glacier formed. My preference is always a book that helps create a vidid picture but not on this scale. It is not a smooth-flowing easy read if thats what you are looking for. It requires paying attention to for all the different titles, explanations, clans, ect. just to keep up. But don't worry if you forget. Auel will remind you. I felt alot of things were constantly being repeated to the reader about Ayla's "foreign way of speaking", or "miraculous control of the horses or wolves" every 50 pages. I wanted to throw my hands up and yell "I know already! I've read the other 3000 pages worth of books!" But don't let my review deter you. I hope you are able to enjoy this series as I did after ignoring all the historical geography.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details