A review by leannaaker
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

4.0

Fun story (with a strong female character) about an ancient tribe. Ayla is one of the "others," meaning she was not born into the tribe. She looks radically different and has different inclinations, but is rapidly accepted into the tribe and afforded privileges even the other clan-born women in the tribe don't have. This is a story of tradition versus change; cultural mores versus what is right. While the writing seems sophomoric and basic, it contributes to this basic level of understanding at a tribal level. Definitely will read more in the series.