The Clan of the Cave Bear & The Valley of Horses by jean m. auel

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July 14,2025

Adults Only!

I was truly astonished by the excellence of this book (and the entire series). It presented an extremely realistic depiction of how I imagined life during the caveman era. It was brutal and basic, yet still had elements of love and emotion. The movie adaptation of it was dreadful. I came across an interview with Jean Auel, and she despised the movie. If you absolutely have to watch the movie, it is essential to read the book first. This way, you can have a more accurate understanding and appreciation of the story. The book allows you to immerse yourself in the vivid world that Auel has created, filled with detailed descriptions and complex characters. It is a captivating read that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't let the movie deter you from experiencing the true beauty of the book.

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Icelham-kun

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July 14,2025

The book truly puts the movie to shame.

I had heard that the movie incorporated a very feminist twist into the story. However, while I was engrossed in reading the book, I still sensed that it had a rather slight feminist undertone.

Ayla, a six-year-old orphaned girl, gets adopted by a clan that is quite different from her own.

This unique situation leads to a series of adventures and challenges for Ayla as she tries to adapt to her new environment and fit in with the clan.

The book does a wonderful job of exploring Ayla's character development and the various relationships she forms within the clan.

It delves deep into the themes of identity, acceptance, and survival.

Overall, the book offers a much more in-depth and engaging experience compared to the movie.

More later.

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Veldora4561

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July 14,2025

In 2009, I had managed to obtain the first three parts of a saga which I later found out had been re-edited in different volumes. I decided to get the new editions in case it had been remastered and to read it completely again. In 2013, at the book fair, I managed to get all the new volumes and started reading it from scratch.

The Clan was a book that I loved. They say the movie is terrible, but in my opinion, it has always been very well-documented. Anyone who has read a bit of human prehistory and remembers their high school classes can say this. If we start looking for more information on the Internet, we will see that many of the episodes are based on amazing archaeological discoveries. This motivated me even more to follow it because, not only is it imaginative, but it also remains faithful and well-documented. Just like I like it: if you're going to send fruit, let it be with general coherence.

The saga can get boring, especially when it describes the flora and fauna of the areas that are traversed. But as for the culture, I find it fascinating, and the language too... It is a story based on the sexual and loving relationship of two characters, so at times it can be annoying for those who are not interested in knowing how the human race mates every now and then, especially with characters who are so physically perfect. That's why the first book, which has fewer sex scenes, is the best.

The last one really stinks, but what do they want me to say? I don't know if a reader can read 5 books and despise the great finale. At least it awakened in me a great desire to know the places it describes (the locations are real).

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UshiromiyaKiatsu

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July 14,2025

I really liked this book a great deal. However, here's a warning: it is extremely long. I'm not joking at all. It seems to go on and on forever. But despite its length, it is a wonderful adventure story. It also falls into the category of good historical fiction. The plot is engaging and the characters are well-developed. I found myself completely immersed in the story as I read it. I truly enjoyed it a lot. In fact, if I ever had an abundance of time to spare, I would love to read the entire series. I'm sure there are many more exciting adventures and interesting historical details waiting for me in the other books of the series.

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Ultron-Sigma

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July 14,2025

I have read two books within this series, and the main reason for my choice was indeed the subject matter. It held a certain allure that piqued my interest.

However, despite the engaging topic, I simply could not find it in myself to develop a liking for the writing style. To my perception, the language appears to be rather forced. It seems as if the author is using words that are far larger than what is truly necessary.

This writing style reminds me of those over-educated English majors. They seem more intent on impressing the reader with their complex syntax rather than simply focusing on telling a good story. As a result, the narrative often gets lost in the maze of convoluted language, making it a less enjoyable reading experience for me.

I believe that a good story should be able to stand on its own merits, without relying on overly elaborate language to hold the reader's attention. While I appreciate the effort that goes into writing, I feel that in this case, the author could have achieved a more effective and engaging narrative by using a more straightforward and natural writing style.

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HKirk14870

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July 14,2025

This book was presented to me by a friend. It wasn't something that I would have selected to read on my own.

I truly relished "The Clan of the Cave Bear". Subsequently, I directly delved into "The Valley of the Horses". However, I discovered that it was extremely long-winded. A significant portion of the story was repeated. For instance, how many times does one need to read about their method of toolmaking in such minute detail?

Despite that, I have decided to read the next book in the series. I am curious to see how the story progresses and what new adventures and developments await the characters.

Maybe the next book will offer a more engaging and captivating narrative that will keep me hooked from start to finish. I am looking forward to finding out.

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jackykim

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July 14,2025

I truly adored the first book. It was a captivating read that had me hooked from the very beginning.

However, after that initial installment, it felt as if the publishers had exerted pressure on the author to incorporate more sexual content. Now, don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently wrong with sex in a story. It can add depth and complexity. But in this case, it seemed to have gone way overboard.

As an aside, I received a call to audition for the movie adaptation. Apparently, it was because I was short and had a background in physical theatre.

Thankfully, it didn't work out. My theatre mentor, on the other hand, was cast to play the shaman. He had only a few scenes in the movie.

The filming took place in Canada, and it was absolutely freezing cold.

To top it off, the movie itself was a huge disappointment. It failed to capture the essence of the book and was overall a lackluster production.

I'm just glad I didn't end up being a part of it.

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Lelouchokarin

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July 14,2025

This was really an eye-opening and riveting novel.

I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked it up, but it turned out to be one fantastic book.

It offers an interesting and easy way to learn about our very early history.

The story unfolds in a captivating manner, drawing the reader in and making them eager to discover more.

The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in history or just looking for a great book to enjoy.

J. Robert Ewbank, the author of "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'", has done an excellent job with this novel.

His writing style is engaging and his research is evident.

I highly recommend this book to others.

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