A review by marpar12
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is definitely a book published in 1980, the gender portrayal is disappointing and not believable in the modern view of how humans evolved, BUT! It’s a great book to read to break a dry spell. I burned through the book in a week and the prose was so easy to move through, but not juvenile. The main girl is an amazing character, and is the relief for the gross gender norms. Such an interesting portrayal of the past.