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A review by janeyre9
The Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel
5.0
I. Love. Ayla!!
Man, this book. I don't know if I ever truly understood atmosphere in literature before. Now, after this book and it's predecessor, The Clan of the Cave Bear, I finally know the meaning. You will feel everything these characters go through - their fears, lusts, grief, joys, anger, shame, love, frustration, etc. etc. etc. You'll live in the cave, hunt the animals, experience their pleasures, eat their food, and go on their journeys. This is a stellar second installment of this series that is unlike anything I have read or seen. Ayla continues to be my new favorite literary heroine. She is fascinating and bold and her story touches on a period that has so much ground to explore. I cannot believe I have gone so long not knowing Ayla and am anxious to continue rooting her on.
Man, this book. I don't know if I ever truly understood atmosphere in literature before. Now, after this book and it's predecessor, The Clan of the Cave Bear, I finally know the meaning. You will feel everything these characters go through - their fears, lusts, grief, joys, anger, shame, love, frustration, etc. etc. etc. You'll live in the cave, hunt the animals, experience their pleasures, eat their food, and go on their journeys. This is a stellar second installment of this series that is unlike anything I have read or seen. Ayla continues to be my new favorite literary heroine. She is fascinating and bold and her story touches on a period that has so much ground to explore. I cannot believe I have gone so long not knowing Ayla and am anxious to continue rooting her on.