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Earth's Children: The Mammoth Hunters - Jean M. Auel |
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15/12/02 (44 review reads) |
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Advantages: Keeps you gripped, Not essential that you read the other two books first, Gives an insight of how people lived 25,000 years ago
Disadvantages: Multiple strange names may cause some readers to get a little confused
This is the third novel (of five) in the Earth's Children series.
This is the kind of book that gets you gripped from the very first pages. I honestly couldn't put it down. I would advise anyone who has a taste for discovery, adventure, history and maybe just a touch of romance to read this book.
Please note that even though the book is part of a series, it is NOT essential that you read the other two books first. There is some reference towards them but these are well explained.
Certainly, reading this book will entice you to read other books in the series.
I have read two other books in the series so far and though I enjoyed them, "The Mammoth Hunters" was the first one I read. It's also my favourite so far.
I know it may seem a little strange that I'm reading the series in a backwards manner (actually book 3, book 4, book 2, book 1 and then book 5). It wasn't intentional, but think of it this way - It's like the new StarWars films, you step back and find out events leading up to the novels you have already read.
I would suggest reading them in correct order though (I can't vouch for the first book yet, will update soon).
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- 16/12/02 A good start to a review, you actually have given what most folks leave out, Your opinion! It does need a bit more detail though. A short outline of the plot is often helpful, and certainly a mention of any drawbacks to the work.
For example, in my opinion, Auel tends to give way too much detail of the surroundings. It's interesting at first, but by the time I reached this novel it was driving me nuts! I no longer had the least desire to hear about the 17 different uses of that obscure weed growing in the distance. lol! I do like these novels though and would say that this was my favourite in series thus far.
Let me know if you rewrite as I'm always willing to come back and rerate.
Wishing You Laughter, Q |
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- 15/12/02 Hi welcome to Dooyoo.
I've read all your ops so far and you've made a decent start, sorry baout the low rating of this one but you haven't really told us much about the book -story, style etc apart from the fatc that you enjoyed it...I feel a bit more drtailed is needed. If you decide to add to it please let me know and I'll take another look.
In general to get the most out of the site (and higher reads yourself) take a look around and read and rate as much as you can. This will give you an idea of the standard required for top ratings and crown nominations, you'll also get yourself known, which will boost your reads. You can get in touch with any of the guides (like me) if you need any help or advice.
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- 15/12/02 yeah Iv'e read them best in the right order |
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