The Clan of the Cave Bear
Wow, The Clan of the Cave Bear is a classic for a very good reason. It’s very, very good. For years, I thought that The Clan of the Cave Bear wasn’t for me, but by the fifth page I was struggling to remember why I hadn’t read it years ago… Jean Auel is just amazing. To have created such a living, breathing world from what must have been years of rather dry research is an extraordinary feat. Like everyone else, I fell in love with Ayla and was cheering her from the sidelines as she survived and rose in status through the clan. She’s such a feisty character, and a wonderful role model for young women everywhere. She never gives up and she fights to be accepted while remaining true to herself, even if it means teaching herself to hunt on the quiet. Her story sweeps along and, almost by accident, I’ve learned so much more about the pre-history of man. Completely fascinating.
Louise Sherwin-Stark, Hodder Sales & Marketing Director