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The Clan of the Cave Bear

Earth's Children 1

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The Clan of the Cave Bear

By: Jean M. Auel
Narrated by: Rowena Cooper
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Set 25,000 years in the past, The Clan of the Cave Bear is an epic tale of love, identity and the struggle to survive.

'BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING, IMAGINATIVE' NEW YORK TIMES
'MAGIC' TELEGRAPH

When an earthquake destroys her family's camp, Ayla is left orphaned and alone in an unfamiliar and dangerous land, with death all but guaranteed.

But then she is found by a woman of the Clan, a people very different from her own. To them, Ayla looks peculiar and ugly - her blonde hair and blue eyes marking her out as one of the Others, who have recently invaded their homeland. Yet Iza, the Clan's medicine woman, cannot leave the child to die.

As Ayla learns the ways of the Clan, Iza grows to love her, and the rest of the Clan begins to accept her. Everyone, that is, except Brun, the brutal and proud youth who is destined to become their next leader. Where others see similarity, he can only see difference. And as his hatred for the strange girl of the Others deepens, Brun grows more determined to get his revenge . . .

©1980 Jean M Auel (P)1992 AudioGO Ltd Action & Adventure Ancient Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction 21st Century
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Would you listen to The Clan of the Cave Bear again? Why?

Yes I am a lover of the Earths Children series I have been since my late twenties when I first discovered the books I listen to the complete series at least once a year and it never gets old for me

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Clan of the Cave Bear?

In the final pages of the book when Ayla beats Browd and it gives us a picture of Ayla's resilience and strength

Which character – as performed by Rowena Cooper – was your favourite?

Eza a woman of great character and compassion

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The first time I ever read this book I laughed cried got very angry and found myself feeling a whole range of emotions which I did not know I had

Any additional comments?

For anyone who enjoys fiction/love stories and a story of a woman's journey through life you I think you will enjoy this series. The narration is very good and easy to listen to for long periods.

Resiliance of Women

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loved it will read this again a d looking forward to the next book. thanks

great book

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Very well written. Although she's writes about Neanderthals there is something always so human about their beliefs and world view, both alien and familiar at the same time. Sometimes this book is criticised for being long winded but I always felt the writer was giving the reader a key you would need later to decode something about the clan bears culture. Because of this I would always understand why events unfolded like they did. Highly recommended will listen to it again.

Hauntingly beautiful

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This has a very imaginative story with rich characters. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but the more I read it the more I enjoyed it. It is very well written however my only criticism is that at times it can be a little long winded and tedious. Definitely recommend!

Great story with rich characters!

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I loved reading this series as a young woman and have been delighted with getting to relive them as an audio book! Highly recommended! ❤️

Fabulous!

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I have had this book sitting on the shelf for some time and was keen to read it but didn't get around to it so I downloaded this audio book. The storyteller is brilliant, very expressive and the story is very gripping. Highly recommended

Brilliant story and first class narration

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I’ve loved this series since it was released, this is the 5th time I’m reading all the books again, I never seem to tier of this wonderful story

Earth’s Children Just Wonderful

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Can't wait to start the next book! Characters came to life with the narrator and the story was so in depth but easy to follow.

Just loved it!

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I have read or listnened to this book several times and found it engaging every time.
Rowena narrates this beautifully.

Great engaging story woven around historical finds

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An absolute gem and a great story. Rowena does such a great job bringing this adventure to life. It's all too easy to picture life amongst the clan as you listen. Though Ayla suffers both physically and mentally during her life with the clan, she manages to survive and come out on top.

Well worth listening to!

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