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The Land of Painted Caves by Jean M. Auel
3.0

While assimilating into her mate’s tribe, the Zelandonii, in prehistoric France, Ayla divides her time between studying to become a full-fledged shaman and home and family life, and feeling some of the strain that 21st century women experience. So much to do, so little time while trying to balance between the demands of mate, child and calling.

Auel, on the other hand, proceeds with her epic at a leisurely pace, including many details of day to day prehistoric life and numerous flashbacks from previous volumes. Burr’s reading of the book, consistent with others in the series, captures the tone of the writing.