The Land of Painted Caves
Ratings9
Average rating2.7
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Ratings9
Average rating2.7
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth’s Children®, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins arduous training tasks. Whatever obstacles she faces, Ayla finds inventive ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life, searching for wild edibles to make meals and experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandonii must take while honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And there are the Sacred Caves that Ayla’s mentor takes her to see. They are filled with remarkable paintings of mammoths, lions, and bears, and their mystical aura at times overwhelms Ayla. But all the time Ayla has spent in training rituals has caused Jondalar to drift away from her. The rituals themselves bring her close to death, but through them Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change her world. BONUS: This edition contains a reading guide and an interview with Jean M. Auel. Sixth in the acclaimed Earth’s Children® series.
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This really wasn't good. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because it ended well. The writing was bad and the plot was even worse. It almost destroyed the deep, loving relationship Ayla and Jondalar built in the 3rd and 4th books. I personally think Mrs. Auel should have finished the series with the 4th book, as the 5th and 6th books weren't anywhere near as good as the rest of the series.
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6 primary booksEarth's Children is a 12-book series with 12 primary works first released in 1980 with contributions by Jean M. Auel, Jane Auel, and Jacques Martinache.
