ianbanks's review against another edition
3.0
I remember reading this to death when I was much younger, having seen ads and read features on the movie. It sounded intriguing to me... but 30+ years later I still haven't seen it. Anyway, this is the story of Naoh who sets out to restore fire to his tribe after it is extinguished in a raid by a rival group. Adventures ensue, travelogues of the prehistoric world are enacted and the numinous is hinted at. It has a rather shaky beginning to the quest after a strong opening scene but the quest itself is rather gripping, especially the journey home. For a slim volume it packs quite a lot of adventure in.
bookw1tch's review against another edition
2.0
I happened to stumble upon this in my bookstore and thought I'd give it a shot since it seemed up my alley - I'm trying to read as many books about human pre-history as I can. It's not a well-written book but it is entertaining, and I enjoyed the lush descriptions of flora and fauna. You'd probably like it if you love Edgar Rice Burroughs. It's a classic hero's journey story and not a lot more than that. Still, a fun little book. Doesn't look like it's easy to get your hands on, unfortunately. I wish they'd do a reprint with a new (better) translation.
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