- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Bantam Books (1 May 1982)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553227750
- ISBN-13: 978-0553227758
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.2 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,726,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Clan of the Cave Bear is the start of Jean M Auel's epic Earth's Children series. When her parents are killed by an earthquake, five-year-old Ayla wanders through the forest completely alone. Cold, hungry, and badly injured by a cave lion, the little girl is as good as gone until she is discovered by a group who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear. This clan, left homeless by the same disaster, has little interest in the helpless girl who comes from the tribe they refer to as the "Others". Only their medicine woman sees in Ayla a fellow human, worthy of care. She painstakingly nurses her back to health--a decision that will forever alter the physical and emotional structure of the clan. Although this story takes place roughly 35,000 years ago, its cast of characters could easily slide into any modern tale. The members of the Neanderthal clan, ruled by traditions and taboos, find themselves challenged by this outsider, who represents the physically modern Cro-Magnons. And as Ayla begins to grow and mature, her natural tendencies emerge, putting her in the middle of a brutal and dangerous power struggle.
Although Jean Auel obviously takes certain liberties with the actions and motivations of all our ancestors, her extensive research into the Ice Age does shine through--especially in the detailed knowledge of plants and natural remedies used by the medicine woman and passed down to Ayla. Mostly, though, this first in the series of four is a wonderful story of survival. Ayla's personal evolution is a compelling and relevant tale. --Sara Nickerson, Amazon.com--This text refers to the hardcover edition. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The way that jean auel has constructed this book is wonderful. The story of the adventures of Ayla is an exciting and enthralling read, where you just can't put the book down. Even though it is set 30,000 years ago the characters are very real and complex. The detail that is given does not in anyway distract from the story, but allows you to understand how complex nature really is and allows you a new found respect for the planet.
Ayla goes though many struggles through out this book but where some people would of given up, ayla continues on, and on, and on, and on. Each time becoming stronger. The way in which the comparisons between aylas intuition of being one of the 'others' and the ways of the clan is brilliant, and comes to light when there is a conflict on interest and the way things are achieved. You put down this book ready to read the next book. The other books in the series are excellantly written, and by the end of each book I could not wait to get to the next one to see where aylas journey takes her. The 2nd book is a little slow but books 3,4 and 5 make up for it. Some people cant see past the sex in the books, but they don't understand that this book shows all parts of human life and that is just one of the aspects as the books deal with birth, death, love, hate, and most importantly adventure.
Ayla goes though many struggles through out this book but where some people would of given up, ayla continues on, and on, and on, and on. Each time becoming stronger. The way in which the comparisons between aylas intuition of being one of the 'others' and the ways of the clan is brilliant, and comes to light when there is a conflict on interest and the way things are achieved. You put down this book ready to read the next book. The other books in the series are excellantly written, and by the end of each book I could not wait to get to the next one to see where aylas journey takes her. The 2nd book is a little slow but books 3,4 and 5 make up for it. Some people cant see past the sex in the books, but they don't understand that this book shows all parts of human life and that is just one of the aspects as the books deal with birth, death, love, hate, and most importantly adventure.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My dad had been trying for almost 10 years to get me to read the Earth's Children series. I finally picked it up at Christmas, and now, 5 months later, I have just started the fourth book - and that's even with my job and my university studies!!
This is an incredible series that grasps you right from the start and sucks you into the prehistoric world, and never lets you go. The Clan of the Cave Bear sets the standards which the following instalments live up to, describing in such detail every action and motive behind the characters lives.
It's easy to see just how much research was involved, and it makes you truly believe that this was how things once were. Whereas other books try to incorporate as much detail and simply succeed in boring you to tears, this series is so well written that it holds your attention, and, for me at least, I never want to stop reading, because I can't wait to see what happens to Ayla. She's such a strong character, one with which I'm sure many people can identify with.
I've told everyone I know about the Earth's Children series so that they too can enter the world of prehistoric man. Incredible. Breath taking. Brilliant.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just read this book for the second time i felt compelled to tell others how truly magnificent this book is.
Auel describes each part of the book with such intricate detail it is hard to believe it is a work of imagination.
The book is journey of discovery, as we see how Jean Auel envisaged Clan life and as the principle character, Ayla learns to adapt to clan life and ulimatley become a woman. This is not an easy task due to the inherent differences between herself and the Neandethal people and the creation of a deep rift between herself and future leader Broud.
This book is the first (and best) in the series of Earth's children novels but you will be compelled to read on with a thirst to find out where the brave heroine's journey will take her next.
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This was a great book; I couldn't have put it down even if i wanted to. The facts are perfection, the descriptions of how cavemen actually were were infalliable! Read more
Published 29 days ago by Zipster123
Jean M. Auel, The Clan of the Cave Bear. Book 1 Earth,s Children
I have read five out of the six Earth Children series, and am re reading them on the Kindle, before reading the latest book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Tuthill
Fantasic!
Absolutely gripping from page 1.
I thought it was very clever how the differences were highlighted between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens. Read more
I thought it was very clever how the differences were highlighted between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G o' 'fax
thoroughly enjoyable read
I was told to read this book by my mother, she said it was fab. (I am 50), so I bought it and really struggled for the first 20% of it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by truthgirl
You'll be hard-pushed to find a better story in any novel.
The Clan of the Cave Bear is simply one of the most well-constructed books I've ever read. Every little detail about it seems to come together perfectly to create a story that's... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. J. Rudgewick Brown
Brilliant, I loved it!
I loved this book, although think I was one of the only ones in my bookclub so I think it's an acquired taste. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rachel
An extraordinary fantasy novel
I have read through a fair chunk of the reviews and agree with many of the faults people find with this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Alexander
Well, it passed the time.
I really wanted to enjoy it. A very good friend of mine who shares many similar tastes in film and tv suggested I give this series a try, and so did. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen Buxton
A brilliant read - just loved it!
I read the Earth's Children books many years ago - there were only four written at that time. I have never forgotten how much I liked them and how disappointed I was when I had... Read more
Published 4 months ago by BL Browne
Amazing Flashback to Prehistory
The first chapters were a bit hard for me to understand as it's quite descriptive (landscape, animals, tools, etc. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eli
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