The Plains of Passage: A Novel (Earth's Children)

So far I have really enjoyed this series, it has been full of lovable characters and situations that leave you hanging on every word. Sadly this book was lacking to me, I do believe that the book is necessary to the overall story the series is trying to portray, but it was not as thrilling as the others. Overall it was an ok read but not very memorable.

This is the 4th book of the 6 book series and I am enjoying them

Yes, I loved the book, and yes I have read the entire series at least 5 times but that's not the most important news!! Book 5 comes out May 2002!!!! The Shelters of Stone manuscript is complete, 800+ pages long and will be released May 2002. ...

Ever since the earthquake that forced young Ayla into a new and different world I have been hooked on this enduring saga. From the first book, "Clan of the Cave Bear" to the last book to date "The Plains of Passage" I have been able to escape to the prehistoric world Ms. Auel has created. In my opinion, any author that can take you from the stress of modern-day life to a fictitional but realistic past is gifted. Some critics might like to nit-pick on each individual book in the series, and I suppose that there are some flaws, but, come on people, look at the whole picture! The author's purpose is to make each book stand on its own merits, especially for people who haven't read each book in the series. In my opinion, this is why each book is SO detailed and sometimes redundant about the plant and animal life of those times. I like the developing love story between Ayla and Jondalar. It has all the believability of a modern romance, including jealousy, uncertainty, and even lust, to which we all can relate in the year 2000. Now their story is just becoming interesting to me--they've managed to overcome (so far) the initial relationship problems, and are ready to face their future together.I feel that this has been a thoroughly enjoyable series to date, and eagerly await the much anticipated books 5 and 6 of the series. I've been reading this series for nearly 15 years, and have re-read the series several times. For many years it was an annual event, until I got to the point that I could probably knap my own flint spearpoints. Read this series and be prepared to be entertained!

I've read all four books, and I've re-read them several times and in several different languages, and I keep on coming back for more!Please, please, please, we've waited long enough for the continuation of the series!

I have loved this series completely. Auel's gifted writing style takes us places the ordinary imagination can't go unprompted. Reading about Ayla's adventures and discoveries has sparked my interest in so many things, including medicinal prairie herbs and wondering how to reveal my own totem. I wish Creb had an email address so I could ask for help!I thoroughly enjoy the way Auel develops her characters. After reading all four of the books in this series, I am convinced that no better love story exists than that of Ayla and Jondalar!Please, Ms. Auel. We've been waiting nine long years to hear about Ayla's acceptance by the Zelandonii. And does Durc ever find his mother? Please! Finish the series!

I read all of the books in this series in One month's time because they were so GREAT! They are the kind of books that you can't put cown and you find yourself wishing you lived in the time of the Ice Age. Though Plains had a few repetitve parts, it was still a fantastic book. It is filled with so many wonderful adventures, and they chracters are so rich with life, you feel that they're real. I can truthfully say that these are the best books I have ever read. I cannot describe to you how much I LOVE them and I am literally "dying" for book five and six. I have read from her son Kendall that they will soon be out for everyones wonderful reading pleasure.. I'm sure all of us fans can hardly wait to see how Ayla fairs with Jondalar at the Zelondonii! Book Five is MUCH ANTICIPATED! READ THIS SERIES AND I GARUNTEE THAT YOU WILL LOVE IT.