The Land of Painted Caves by Jean M. Auel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was my second “read.” I just listened on Audible. This time, I was less enchanted. I felt it was repetitive, repeating so many stories from the previous books. I wouldn’t say I liked Jondalar and got mad at Ayla several times. And the Zelandoni (I’m not sure how to spell the one that relates to the first one–Audible) didn’t seem the wisest of women either. And the grand adventures of the past books weren’t there. But it was fun to live in the story just a little longer. But I wasn’t as gooey as I was in my previous read. The review from a few years ago is below.
It is the times, my attitudes of now and then? I didn’t feel the same this time.
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Why did I have to read these so fast? Now, there are no more cave-bear books.
Sandra Burr. Listen to her performance of these books if you get the chance.
I feel I have already reviewed this series. Before I reread them, I will try to find pictures of the places, the caves, and the types of people these books are about. It would be cool if Jean M. Auel could write a companion picture book. I must admit to having my curiosity piqued about the prehistoric times when womyn were warriors. I am glad that the author spent so much time researching these stories. Her knowledge of the geography, flora, and fauna made the world of Ayla come to life.
If you haven’t read these yet, you owe it to yourself. If you have, trek back to the Caves.
Darswords 