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2.92 AVERAGE
2.92 AVERAGE
I could not finish this book, which makes me really sad. But, I was so disappointed by the last three books in this series, and this one was the worst. It had zero plot direction or character development. I'm surprised I made it 400 pages into the book. I wish the author had stopped after the third book and just left us imagining what could have happened in the lives of the characters because they didn't really progress after the third book.
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The main chunk of this story, where Ayla and Jondalar are at odds and no one is communicating, is maddening. It's like back in book 3, the long standoff between those two where they're both thinking things that would totally resolve themselves if they'd just talk to the other one, but they continue to not do so. Ugh. At least this book wrapped up the story and all.
I really enjoyed reading the Clan of the Cave Bear series. This last book of Ayla’s story can be compared to a modern day woman’s quest to pursue her calling (career), develop good balance with her mate and family, and believe in a spiritual faith. Again I loved the herbology and geography references.
I must first say that I really loved the first few books in the Clan of the Cave Bear series. I was very excited to read this one as well. I really wanted to love it. I was ready to love it, but after chapter 32, I put the book down never to be picked up again. If you read far enough to get to chapter 32, you'll be able to tell why. I just can't imagine anything like that happening to those characters. Plus, the conversations between characters used to be very intelligent, very enlightening, but this book makes them sound dumb and thousands of years before their time. I also felt like nothing was every really happening. They go here, and you learn about cave paintings, they go there, and you learn about cave paintings. We all know how the official introductions go when people meet, no reason for it to take up a page and a half each time. I think I just got very frustrated after getting ready to love this book. I do feel it took quite a bit of research and effort on Jean Auel's part to write this book, and for that I am appreciative, but it turns out this book was just not for me.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
The only reason I finished this book is because I hate to abandon books, and because I realized I could read it "diagonally". How many times do we have to be told that Ayla is "beautiful, smart, strong, persistent, loving, forgiving, (add the best characteristics you can think of)"? And how do you like to read descriptions of caves.... which sound like the same over and over...? So, if you're like me and you think that just because you started a series you need to read all the books, do yourself a favor: re-read the first book if you must, but don't waste your time with this one. Jean Auel is DRY.
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Just finished part 2 and Ayla is less of a character than the actual setting ie: caves and paintings. Plus I was looking through reviews and MOST where not correctly marked as spoilers so I have a feeling I might really hate the last section since what I did read doesn't seem to fit with the first 2 sections.
Just finished and I didn't think the events of part 3 were as bad as some of the other reviews.
Just finished and I didn't think the events of part 3 were as bad as some of the other reviews.