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illulinn 's review for:
The Plains Of Passage
by Jean M. Auel
Forth book in in the 'Earth's Children' series down and only two more to go. The Plains of Passage has been the longest book in the series so far and probably also the most descriptive. Unlike the last two book a lot seamed to happen on Ayla and Jondalar's long journey back home. I did enjoy the more developed plot line but I still stand by my previous reviews - The books are simply way too repetitious! It seams that each book is getting a little worse, as there is yet another book to sum up. If book five is going to sum up the previous four books then I am not sure I can force myself though them any longer. I have been reading about half and listening to the audiobook when it got very boring. It helps me keep going, but I don't think I could have gotten though it otherwise. I love how Auel has taken the time so do an immense amount of research and created these ridiculously accurate descriptions of the landscape, flora, fauna, animals etc. but at the same time I can't help wishing that I could have just read a story that takes place in prehistoric Europe, without feeling like I am in school studying it in extreme detail. The awkward sex scenes seams to have lessened, which is a relief and the tame animals add some strong relationship stories and builds on the characters. I generally liked this book better than the last two. The Clan of the Cave Bear is still my favorite, but this one was interesting as well. I wish Auel would stop deifying Ayla so much though. She was way more interesting when she was more flawed and human. Jondalar seams to be plenty flawed though, maybe she can divide it a bit. iI think it deserves at least three stars for the written craftsmanship and research, despite it's less enticing qualities. I have decided to take a brak before I read the last two in the series. I think that a break will allow myself to forget enough about the details of the first four books that just maybe I won't mind the repetition as much. Time will tell. A very uniq series and a good challenge for people who love long books.