jessiebwriting 's review for:

The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel

4.0

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It's been awhile since I've read about Ayla and her journey with Jondalar, and I am happy to have read the next chapter in their story. Auel is so descriptive and detailed, it's like I'm able to see and feel all that Ayla does. I did struggle a little with it though, as I tend to with stories that can go pages, heck chapters of descriptions with very little dialogue. But it is clear that Auel has done her research well into the time period that Ayla and Jondalar exist (ice age-ish) and how the land, animals, and people would be then. Reading how Ayla and Jondalar's relationship continues to develop and grow was beautifully done and I loved how their perceptions (as well as others') would be challenged and evolve as they came to learn from each other. The character development and relationship respect was great to see. And I like the hint of mystical elements. Keeps you guessing if there's anything to it or just Ayla being very perceptive. I look forward to reading more about Ayla in the future.