The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan of the Cave Bear

Earth's Children #1

Jean M. Auel

468 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Through Jean M. Auel's magnificent storytelling we are taken back to the dawn of modern humans, and with a girl named Ayla we are swep...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,023 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
emotional 55%
informative 31%
tense 27%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
dark 19%
reflective 18%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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