I have found that Jean Auel has been instrumental in helping me to appreciate the pre-history that pre dated our Native American tribes. His fiction based on archaeological findings is presented in such a way that you never know you are learning something very important. All of Jean's books are that way and I value every one. I have tried to read every one of Jean's books and have come away with a better knowledge of history and pre history than I ever learned in school with little or no pain of boredom whatsoever. I only wish to emulate Jean's excellent style in my own books. Kitty Sutton

Pravěk pro mě před přečtením tohoto dílu série Děti země nebyl tak moc zajímavý, jako jiná období.
Ale tohle bylo tak skvělé! Rozjezd příběhu je pomalejší, ale potom to už jde rychle (obvykle třeba jedno období v roce vyšlo na jednu dvě kapitoly), knihy jsou neuvěřitelně čtivě napsané a dozvídáme se, jak fungovala tlupa, kdo zaujímal jaké postavení, že ženy byly vždycky považovány za něco míň, autorka poutavě popisovala spojení s duchovním světem a jak se v jejím příběhu lidé stavěli k rození dětí, “ženské kletbě”, smrti, rozmnožování atd.

Hlavní hrdinka Ajla mi přišla fajn, líbilo se mi, že přestože byla v tlupě cizinka a měla svoji hlavu, naučila se být poslušná a taky většinou nedělala zbytečné drama - nestala se ale ovcí, která by poslouchala bez přemýšlení .

Konec mě překvapil a mám v plánu si brzy přečíst další díly.

I thought that this was a wonderful book. I do, however, already have an interest in how humans evolved, with primitive living, herbal medicines and realistic fantasies, so I might be a bit biased. I thought that this book was very well written, though, and could easily capture the attention and imagination of someone who didn't already have those interests. I am looking forward to reading The Valley of Horses soon.

Very enjoyable-- love the entire series. The way inwhich Jean M Auel transport the reader into the life, and contrasts, of Neanderthals and modern man, along with the painting of the topographical landscape, is breathtaking.

Loved this series. Ayla and I spent several months together.

Loved it! Hooked right away! This is a story that stays with you forever. Plan to read them all.

I really enjoyed this story! (and am eager to read Part 2) It was a nice departure from current times and filled with lots of action and emotion. Though long, it's definitely worth the time.

So I know this series was popular a few decades ago, but I wasn't interested in it. Not long ago a friend recommended it, so I thought I'd give it a try. After about 100 pages, guess what? I'm still not interested, and since there are a half dozen books stacked up in my to read pile, I'm saying goodbye to the cave dwellers.

Wow...this was the first book of the series and i was hooked right away. I have read all of her books in this series...several times many years ago. I am ready to reread. This first one is my least favorite. The basic story line is about Ayla a cromagnon cave woman who is lost from her family when she is very little and is found an brought up by some neanderthal people. Since she is different from them, she is looked down upon. I liked reading about the ancient society and how she survives with these people who think she is ugly and different.

This book was amazing! I loved and cared about all of the characters and plan to follow them on more of their journeys.

Stuck with me for a long time. Love it.

What fun to re-read this oldie but goodie! I had forgotten how great it feels to be taken back to this world.