readrabbitread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
kbusemeyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I did like seeing Ayla develop and learn to think on her own but also learn the Clan ways from Iza. Her relationship with Iza and Creb was really special.
Spoiler
The whole thing with Broad was really terrible, like I’m glad she stood up for herself somewhat and I hope we get the redemption of her getting to see her clan again and then finally rebelling against Broussard. Brun was an interesting character and it was nice to read his thoughts on the matter and see how Druc was accepted and all the trials that went into that.Auel is a very descriptive writer, there were lots of sections that it felt really well researched to know about how to describe making a tool from flint, for example. I think this book was a good way to pass time, not life-changing but is interesting.
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Rape
Minor: Miscarriage, Infertility, Bullying, and Child death
jmoi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Abortion, Ableism, Violence, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Blood, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Sexism, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Minor: Grief, Incest, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Infertility, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Racism
dearheart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Cannibalism, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Grief, and Bullying
Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
flowchelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Violence
Minor: Abortion