The Clan of the Cave Bear: A Novel by Jean M. Auel
The Clan of the Cave Bear: A Novel
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Jean M. Auel
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The Clan of the Cave Bear: A Novel

Earth's Children #1

Jean M. Auel

468 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

When her parents are killed by an earthquake, 5-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 th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,864 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 57%
informative 32%
tense 30%
sad 26%
challenging 22%
dark 19%
reflective 19%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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