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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I read this book to fulfil the goal read a book that features one of the seven deadly sins. (in this case jealousy) This series is not suitable for teenagers, but it is very well written and super interesting. Although this particular book made me what to scream in frustration many times. I can't wait to read the next one.
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
This may be my favorite of the series, although it's hard to choose a favorite.
A long book to read about a man and woman who miscommunicated til the last half dozen pages. interesting details about life thousands of years ago.
I loved The Clan of the Cave Bear. It was the most unique book I've ever read. Of course, I immediately started reading The Valley of Horses next. I found it a bit dull, but those who had read the Earth's Children series told me to keep pushing through. I finished it, took a break and then started The Mammoth Hunters.
I do not think I will be continuing with the Earth's Children series after this installment.
The novel is 645 pages long (in my edition) but all the action could have been condensed to 200 pages or less. Auel has a way with descriptions, and that wasn't the problem. The problem was that the same things kept happening over and over and the same conversation was had 20 different times before an outcome. I started to skip passages because of the redundancy.
The character development that Auel created in The Valley of Horses kind of falls apart and the characters of Ayla and Jondalar appear very one sided throughout The Mammoth Hunters, which is very disappointing.
Overall I would not recommend. Definitely read Clan of the Cave Bear and MAYBE The Valley of Horses, but no need to go any further in this series.
I do not think I will be continuing with the Earth's Children series after this installment.
The novel is 645 pages long (in my edition) but all the action could have been condensed to 200 pages or less. Auel has a way with descriptions, and that wasn't the problem. The problem was that the same things kept happening over and over and the same conversation was had 20 different times before an outcome. I started to skip passages because of the redundancy.
The character development that Auel created in The Valley of Horses kind of falls apart and the characters of Ayla and Jondalar appear very one sided throughout The Mammoth Hunters, which is very disappointing.
Overall I would not recommend. Definitely read Clan of the Cave Bear and MAYBE The Valley of Horses, but no need to go any further in this series.
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this series, especially this book.
Reading about the culture of the fictional Mamutoi was interesting. The repetition, the brooding Jondalar, the love triangle that carried on for 400 pages was just awful.
I only planned on reading the first 3, as I have heard the remaining 3 are pure drivel. I don't think I will be picking up book 4 anytime soon.
Reading about the culture of the fictional Mamutoi was interesting. The repetition, the brooding Jondalar, the love triangle that carried on for 400 pages was just awful.
I only planned on reading the first 3, as I have heard the remaining 3 are pure drivel. I don't think I will be picking up book 4 anytime soon.
The Mammoth Hunters is the third book in the Earth's Children Series by Jean m. Auel. It is a continuation of the story started in The Clan of the Cave Bear.
This Is another trip down memory lane for me. I have lost track of how many times I have read this series over the years. It is one I have recommended to so many people, and even gifting the series to many of my book-loving friends- who have also loved them.
This is the first ‘grown-up’ book/series that I read all those years ago, as a teenager. I was completely captivated by Ayla and her fascinating story, as I am every time I visit.
Ms. Auel’s world building skills are par none. The scenes are described in such exquisite detail that I am transported into the story- and watch, spellbound, as everything unfolds.
The characters are unique, fully realised individuals who have a powerful presence on the page. They are entirely realistic and truly believable. This story paints a very vivid picture and I am not so much reading, but ‘seeing’ Ayla’s world.
This is one of my all-time favourite reads! And it doesn’t matter how many times I read it, it always captures my imagination and pulls me into the pages. I will never tire of this breathtaking book/series. It will stand the test of time due to the wonderful storyline, the compelling writing, and the strong endearing characters whose growth and development throughout the entire book and series is just amazing.
Kudos Ms. Auel!
This Is another trip down memory lane for me. I have lost track of how many times I have read this series over the years. It is one I have recommended to so many people, and even gifting the series to many of my book-loving friends- who have also loved them.
This is the first ‘grown-up’ book/series that I read all those years ago, as a teenager. I was completely captivated by Ayla and her fascinating story, as I am every time I visit.
Ms. Auel’s world building skills are par none. The scenes are described in such exquisite detail that I am transported into the story- and watch, spellbound, as everything unfolds.
The characters are unique, fully realised individuals who have a powerful presence on the page. They are entirely realistic and truly believable. This story paints a very vivid picture and I am not so much reading, but ‘seeing’ Ayla’s world.
This is one of my all-time favourite reads! And it doesn’t matter how many times I read it, it always captures my imagination and pulls me into the pages. I will never tire of this breathtaking book/series. It will stand the test of time due to the wonderful storyline, the compelling writing, and the strong endearing characters whose growth and development throughout the entire book and series is just amazing.
Kudos Ms. Auel!