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The Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel
4.8 I enjoyed this book far more than I expected. I picked it up as just something to read until my holds came through, but I couldn't put it down. The author isn't even the most skilled writer on the block, it's just a great story that makes the reader care for its characters.
Clan of the Cave Bear is a modern classic, and created the trend of adventure novels where the special protagonist defies the conventions and yada yada, but it's an excellent example of how these sort of plots became a cliche. It's compelling and escapist. I cared about Ayla and the clan. The ceremonies were climactic dramas, the cultures very alive.
The ending, the last few lines- wow. Not what I expected, and now it's completely burned into my brain. Credit where it's due.
Clan of the Cave Bear is a modern classic, and created the trend of adventure novels where the special protagonist defies the conventions and yada yada, but it's an excellent example of how these sort of plots became a cliche. It's compelling and escapist. I cared about Ayla and the clan. The ceremonies were climactic dramas, the cultures very alive.
The ending, the last few lines- wow. Not what I expected, and now it's completely burned into my brain. Credit where it's due.