The Plains of Passage (Earth's Children, Book Four)
by Jean M. Auel
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Author: Jean M. AuelEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-06-25
ISBN: 0553381652
Number of pages: 784
Publisher: Bantam
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- ISBN13: 9780553381658
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Plains of Passage (Earth's Children, Book Four)
Book Review: 3.5 Stars . . . Of Fire, Hunting, and Healing
Summary: 3 Stars
I still remember discovered "The Clan of the Cave Bear" while in high school. It was so fresh, so different, and I savored every page. Ayla remains one of my all-time favorite fictional characters because of her humility, curiosity, and perseverance. With the announcement of the series' conclusion this year, in book six, "The Land of Painted Caves," I decided it was time to get caught up.
"The Plains of Passage" picks up where "The Mammoth Hunters" left off. Ayla and Jondalar have parted with their friends and loved ones at the base of the towering glacier walls, and now they are headed west toward Jondalar's original tribal people in the region of modern-day France. They are accompanied by Ayla's horses and Wolf as they trek upstream, following the Donau River through Romania, Hungary, Austria, and so on. I've traveled in Europe and eastern Europe, and found this not only intriguing but impressive in detail and research. Yes, some readers may get bored with it, but Auel's commitment to getting these things right only adds to the richness and believability of this monumental series. The mammoth-mating scenes were strange--but also strangely beautiful and evocative. I felt like a time-traveler, transported to scenarios one could never imagine encountering in the past few millennia.
During their trip, Ayla continues to grow in her knowledge and confidence, particularly with medical skills, and Jondalar begins to let go of his prejudices and accept Ayla with all her uniqueness. They meet new and old friends. They encounter enemies, deal with male/female conflicts on a large scale, enjoy hot springs, and, of course, each other. (Auel's attention to her lovemaking scenes makes these books unsuitable for certain age groups.) In the course of their journeys, this intrepid and enterprising pair continue spreading the knowledge of fire, hunting, healing, of herbs and of sewing. Truly, we get a feel for the progression of humanity through the arc of the Earth's Children stories.
I have one more book to go to be ready for the finale, and though I've heard so-so responses to that fifth book, it's a necessary step in this overall passage. For those willing to savor the plants, foods, and scenery, Auel has created one of the most memorable series of our age.
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