I love this book actually I love the whole series but this book was really good. I recommend it to anybody who likes this type of genre. Although there are some explicit sex scenes in this series.
I have found that Jean Auel has been instrumental in helping me to appreciate the pre-history that pre dated our Native American tribes. In fact this book takes place, I believe, on the European continent. 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
Ayla has been my favourite heroine ever since I read this book. Auel has created two unforgettable characters. Hats off to the author's imagination and research .