Comments on: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel

By: Jenners

Jenners — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:25:50 +0000

I never did read this one … though it has been around FOREVER. I think the reason they say “ignorance is bliss” is for when you read books like this … if you don’t know anything, it won’t bother you. And my husband is beyond annoying to watch movies with as he is forever pointing out all the wrong things that are happening and I’m like “Just shut up and let me enjoy this. I don’t care if it is wrong.” : )

By: Kailana

Kailana — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:31 +0000

I have had this book on my TBR pile FOREVER! I really need to get around to reading it!

By: PolishOutlander

PolishOutlander — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:45:47 +0000

I also really liked this book, and the series. Been wondering if the sixth book will ever be released. I thought the fifth book was not as good as it could have been in terms of plot moving along. My own husband also gets picky about Revolutionary War stuff too since he’s really into it. I didn’t notice any inconsistencies either cause I was a teenager as well when I read the whole series, so what did I know? It’s just a good story and I guess we should just take it as that. Thanks for the insight though. Those types of things just never would have occurred to me and it’s great to know someone out there notices these things.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:51:20 +0000

I LOVED these books in high school and read them more than once. I never really thought about the science in them, but you can tell how much research she did. The second book was always my favorite more than Clan of the Cave Bear. Although the importance place on Ayla is a little ridiculous, looking back.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:15 +0000

I read this book, and I LOVED it. I was maybe 14 at the time, though, so I didn’t notice any of the inconsitencies.
I don’t think they would have bothered me, though; I would have just contributed them to the author taking creative license.
I’m glad you were able to get over them in the end.

By: Michelle Miller/the true book addict

Michelle Miller/the true book addict — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:24:46 +0000

I read this in high school on a recommendation from my English teacher. It is still one of my favorite books. I plan to read it again before I finally get around to reading the rest of the series (which I already own). I can see where you were coming from with the scientific inconsistencies, but, like you said, this was written almost 30 years ago. I tend to do that too with subjects I know a lot about…like history and anthropology, but once I remind myself that it is fiction based on history, I try not to be so judgemental!

Great review!

By: Bella

Bella — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:52:03 +0000

I’ve always wondered about this author. I’ve been seeing her books around for years. Thanks for the honest review, I may add her to my wishlist as it does sound interesting.