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brynhammond's review
5.0
The most interesting prehistoric fiction I’ve read. Adventurous, but with a great deal of speculation about prehistoric society and religion. The last Neanderthal -- although he does terrorize the new humans who have tried to eradicate his people (except for the ‘witches’ who protect the Old People for their spirituality) – is a sad and sympathetic character. Indeed there are no bad guys but greyscale and damaged people. Anyone who wants a high status for prehistoric women won’t need to avoid this book. It’s lovingly written, descriptive and evocative. Both interesting and involving. Five stars, and I’ll certainly follow him into other books.
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