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2.92 AVERAGE
2.92 AVERAGE
It was ok, not unbearable but not great either. Way too repetitive and could probably have told the story in half as many pages. I think it definitely got better towards the end (how many cave paintings can you read about really) but this was one book I was glad to see finished as it didn't enthral me like the first 2-3 books.
Eh. The beginning of the book was rather slow, and the tour of all the caves I found rather repetitious. It was better towards the end when there was more action.
I was contemplating giving this book half a star, but I'm giving it one for the extensive research involved. However, research is all this book is. After "shelters of stone" I didn't precisely have high expectations, but this book failed to meet even my modest ones. It has no story line that I could detect. This is purely a discussion of the possible life of the cro-magnon people - the first "modern" humans. To say it is boring is an understatement. To say that the author is high on her own research ability is to put it mildly. It makes me wonder whether the first four books were really as good as I remember, because it's seems incredible that the plunge in readability could be so steep.
Jondalar, Ayla, their daughter and the Zelandoni of the ninth cave make a Donier tour and visit other sites of human habitation and some sacred sites. This goes on for nearly all the book. At the end of it "the great Mother" calls Ayla and makes her miscarry her second child (mystical mumbo-jumbo). She has a falling out with Jondalar, who's had "intimate relations" with his former fiancé. After this she takes a spirit journey and falls into a coma, from which Jondalar miraculously calls her back to life and they live happily ever after. It really hadn't required 661 pages to tell this story. If you have read the other Jean M. Auel books and liked them, do not read this book. It will ruin the memory of Ayla. This is the worst book I've read in a long time.
Jondalar, Ayla, their daughter and the Zelandoni of the ninth cave make a Donier tour and visit other sites of human habitation and some sacred sites. This goes on for nearly all the book. At the end of it "the great Mother" calls Ayla and makes her miscarry her second child (mystical mumbo-jumbo). She has a falling out with Jondalar, who's had "intimate relations" with his former fiancé. After this she takes a spirit journey and falls into a coma, from which Jondalar miraculously calls her back to life and they live happily ever after. It really hadn't required 661 pages to tell this story. If you have read the other Jean M. Auel books and liked them, do not read this book. It will ruin the memory of Ayla. This is the worst book I've read in a long time.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like this world but the writing is a bit repetitive. Not to mention I hate the MMC. He’s such a self-absorbed dip. It severely affects my ability to enjoy the story.
La historia de Ayla me conmovio desde el primer libro, no solo por el hecho de conocerla sino tambien, por conocer su mundo, su entorno, ese periodo de la historia que marcó el inicio de la vida como la conocemos. Yendo a otro lado, el desarrollo de la historia puede parecer pesado para algunos lectores. Efectivamente, debido a la gran cantidad de datos que la autora nos brinda ya sea de costumbres o de elementos materiales, uno puede perder el hilo de la historia. Sin embargo, son estos datos los que nos permiten ubicarnos. Son estos los que ayudan al lector a ver el mundo como Ayla lo ve, como Jondalar lo ve. Exceptuando, si se desea, estos datos tanto historicos como cientificos encontramos una historia llena de aventura, drama, alegria y misterio. Personajes que se vuelven inolvidables y que asi como marcaron a Ayla, te marcan a ti y una vez cumplido su rol, te dejan un vacío que el lector poco a poco supera. Una gran historia para aquellos que gustan de animales prehistoricos, clanes y tribus de hombres y mujeres, y una tierra que en algún momento fue de todos ellos.
I am pretty sure the author was drunk through the entire writing of this book. Along with her editor.
Today I finished the last book of The Eearth's Children, and I am not completely sure what my opinion is. The first books were absolutely amazing, and I enjoyed them a lot! But the last two books were a real struggle and somewhat boring. Although I hate to put a book aside, I found myself doubting to finish the book. Auel is an amazing writer and artist. The research she has put in the storyline is really great and shows dedication. After three or four books however, new information is scarce and a lot of repetition occurs. Also, this book contains a lot of description about the caves and paintings, more description than in the other books occurs. For me, the information and descriptions overshadowed the storyline and it is not as innovatory as the other books.
For everyone who wants to read them: go ahead, enjoy them, because the're awesome, but brace yourself for the last books ;)
For everyone who wants to read them: go ahead, enjoy them, because the're awesome, but brace yourself for the last books ;)
It was PAINFUL to read. After waiting so many years for a continuation of the story of Ayla and Jondular, this is what she wrote!!! What a let down. Don't waste your money on this book
It had a slow beginning (or rather a slow first 3/4) but the last 1/4 made up for it. Overall I loved this whole series.