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maliae's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
markgazel's review against another edition
2.0
Since I read the rest in the series I wanted to read the last book too. I took me ages to get through it. Mostly because it was a tedious walk through caves and basicly the novel takes on the same subject covered in the other books: jalousy, Aylas accent, her medicin skils, her clan heritage etc. Basicly endless repeat.
Spoiler
The big finale is that the "how children are made" becomes known by everybody and put in the song of the mother. Not any other surprises or a big finale.
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The big finale is that the "how children are made" becomes known by everybody and put in the song of the mother. Not any other surprises or a big finale.
cinda_flame's review against another edition
2.0
This is apparently the final book in the series, and I must say, I was very disappointed. For all the time, effort, getting to know the characters and living with them for so long, this book was a large let down.
I don't know if Ms. Auel lost her inspiration for this series, but the last three books lacked the spark of the first three, with Plains of Passage being a bridge book and a good read.
I don't know if Ms. Auel lost her inspiration for this series, but the last three books lacked the spark of the first three, with Plains of Passage being a bridge book and a good read.
neeuqdrazil's review against another edition
1.0
Really not good. Most of the book is spent describing the different sacred caves Ayla visits. Pages upon pages of descriptions of cave paintings. And boring sex, too.
tessessay's review against another edition
1.0
Trist, extremt repetativt och utan spänningsmoment av något slag. Besvikelsen är total.
thumbelinablues's review against another edition
3.0
...so *that's* what the whole thing was about? Sheesh.
On the other hand, I've been reading the series for fifteen years, and of course I'm attached, and for some reason I cried like nineteen times while reading this at once mediocre and sadly-final installment.
On the other hand, I've been reading the series for fifteen years, and of course I'm attached, and for some reason I cried like nineteen times while reading this at once mediocre and sadly-final installment.
sydyoungstories's review against another edition
Well, clearly Ms. Auel put a lot of work and effort into this. BUT...I agree with the other comments. It is such a shame this book wasn't edited well. This could have been an enjoyable book at 250 to 300 pages. As it is, I really can't recommend it.
camillaisa's review against another edition
1.5
Thank fuck that is now over.
I’m just going to pretend that the last two books don’t exist and remember the first four with fond nostalgia from reading them as a child.
This was just bad.
I’m just going to pretend that the last two books don’t exist and remember the first four with fond nostalgia from reading them as a child.
This was just bad.
dondon1503's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Honestly, disappointed that this was the last book in the series. The writing and the viewpoint was nothing like the other ones. There was so much repetition of words I skipped a lot of pages. Not a good time.