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Ayla, one of the most remarkable and beloved heroines in contemporary fiction, continues to explore the world and the people around her with curiosity, insight, and, above all, courage. As the story opens, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave - a shelter of stone. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte and has embarked on the arduous task of training to become a spiritual leader. The wisdom that Ayla gained from her struggles as an orphaned child, alone in a hostile environment, strengthen her as she moves closer to leadership of the Zelandonia. Whatever the obstacles, Ayla's inventive spirit produces new ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life: searching for wild edibles to make delicious meals, experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandoni must take, honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And then, there are the Sacred Caves, the caves that Ayla's mentor - the Donier, the First of the Zelandonia - takes her to see. These caves are filled with remarkable art - paintings of mammoths, lions, aurochs, rhinoceros, reindeer, bison, bear. The powerful, mystical aura within these caves sometimes overwhelms Ayla and the rituals of initiation bring her close to death. But through those rituals, Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change the world. Spellbinding drama, meticulous research, fascinating detail, and superb narrative skill combine to make The Land of Painted Caves a captivating, utterly believable creation of a long ago civilization and serves as an astonishing end to this beloved saga.

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15 comments

  • Burma Freedle
    •November 8, 2023 at 3:19 am
    I won't be able to finish this audiobook. I usually enjoy the service and the books, but this one is a miss for me. At first, I thought the issue was with the narrator, who seemed to be dragging each word, making me want to scream. However, as the story unfolded, I realized there were two major problems. Firstly, it felt like a rehash of everything we've already read in the previous books. I couldn't bear yet another description of how people should greet Wolf; we've heard it countless times before. And do we really need to hear about every single sound that can be made in a cave? It got repetitive and tiresome. Secondly, the way the narrator portrayed Ayla's accent was incredibly distracting. It made me pause and wonder if she had something stuck in her throat. On top of that, Jondalar's voice sounded so unnatural and slow that it made him sound unintelligent. Personally, I find this audiobook to be too much effort. Like many others, I use the service to multitask and listen to great books while doing other things, but unfortunately, I won't be continuing with this one. I love the Earth Children Series, except for this installment.
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  • Louis Coody
    •November 7, 2023 at 1:45 am
    I couldn't believe it, but I found myself shouting at the radio while listening to 'The Land of Painted Caves'. The author seemed to repeat the same ideas over and over without offering any fresh insights, and it honestly made me want to crawl into a hole. Despite enduring the entire audiobook, I'm relieved that it's finally finished. Needless to say, I was left feeling extremely let down.
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  • Dorian Skora
    •November 6, 2023 at 9:40 pm
    The Land of Painted Caves is an audio book that, unfortunately, falls short in a few areas. The frequent use of flashbacks, the repetitive inclusion of "Mother's Song," and the recurrent formal introductions make for a less-than-pleasant listening experience. The constant reminders of events from the author's previous five books give this particular book the feel of an all-encompassing compilation of Jean's entire collection. Personally, I would have preferred to read this book in print, allowing me the option to skip through certain sections. In my opinion, using a credit on this audio book felt like a waste.
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  • Donetta Cauthen
    •November 6, 2023 at 3:39 pm
    If you've already gone through the first five books, this one will leave you extremely disappointed. It lacks a satisfying ending, and there are no significant surprises or developments. To make matters worse, there's an irritating amount of repetition. Not only does it rehash events from the previous books, but it also repeats itself within this one. It almost feels like a different author wrote it, one who only had access to the earlier books and was instructed not to further develop the characters or introduce anything unexpected or conclusive. Frankly, this book is a complete waste of time.
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  • Rosena Cotner
    •November 4, 2023 at 1:49 pm
    I really enjoyed this final book in a series that has spanned a long time. I've been following Ayla's journey for 30 years, starting with The Clan of the Cave Bear. As each new book was released, I eagerly bought and read it. While I enjoyed them, I always felt that they didn't quite live up to the brilliance of the first book. But when I found out that the last book in the series was coming out at the end of March, I decided to listen to all of them in order as audiobooks. I discovered that the narration really enhanced the experience of each book. I just finished The Land of Painted Caves and was delighted to find that it had the same captivating descriptions and attention to detail that I loved in the previous books. The pacing and plot were also very satisfying. Even though I had recently listened to the other books, the references back to them only added to the overall enjoyment. I was particularly pleased with the ending. The author tied up some loose ends while leaving others open, which felt right for the story. I'm sad to have reached the end of Ayla's adventures. If the author ever decides to continue this saga, I would gladly rejoin these characters on their new adventures. Reading these books was a joy, but hearing them performed as audiobooks was an even more delightful experience. I want to thank Jean M. Auel for her extensive research and her incredible imagination that brought this tale to life.
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  • Theron R.
    •October 22, 2023 at 1:22 pm
    I was thoroughly let down by 'The Land of Painted Caves'. The pace of the story was painfully slow, feeling more like a repetitive summary of the previous books. While it may be effective in putting one to sleep, it lacks any real substance or excitement. In fact, this is the first book in a while that left me wishing I could request a refund.
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  • Cleopatra Roddy
    •October 21, 2023 at 3:17 pm
    Getting through the descriptive sections of "The Land of Painted Caves" can be a bit of a drag, making it a long and sometimes tedious read. Personally, I don't really agree with Ms. Burr's decision to give Ayla an accent, especially considering that it's only present in this particular book. Despite the accent and the occasional dull moments, I still found the wait for this book to be worthwhile. I've been a fan of this series since the first installment, and this one didn't disappoint either. Now, I understand that this book, like others in the series, may not appeal to everyone. However, for those who do give it a shot, they may find themselves captivated by Ayla's world, just like I was. In my opinion, this series offers top-tier escapism. Many thanks to Mrs. Auel for creating one of the most enjoyable series I've ever had the pleasure of reading.
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  • Cesar Nishimoto
    •October 7, 2023 at 8:15 am
    I, like many others, was excited for the release of 'The Land of Painted Caves' and wasted no time in getting my hands on it. However, I quickly found myself bored and annoyed with the repetitive nature of the storytelling. Instead of diving into the intriguing lion hunt that could have made for a captivating opening, the author inundated us with a long list of names, many of which held no importance to the plot. The constant use of the phrase "spear thrower" felt unnecessary and added nothing of value. At first, I questioned whether the issue was with me. Had I outgrown my love for 'Clan of the Cave Bear'? Was my memory of the previous books faulty? But after reading various reviews on multiple platforms, I realized that my sentiments were not unique. It is with great sadness that I must admit to joining the disappointed ranks of readers.
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  • Guadalupe Gambrel
    •October 1, 2023 at 2:19 pm
    I absolutely adored the previous books, just like everyone else. As soon as I found out that this one was going to be released on March 29th, I was so excited that I called my Mom right away to inform her, so she could get her own copy. However, after listening to approximately 4 hours of this book, I gave my Mom a call and advised her not to waste her money. Auel should have concluded the story in book 5 because this is incredibly dull and uninteresting. It's such a disappointment to end such a fantastic series on such a terrible note. I'm truly let down.
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  • Gaea G
    •December 22, 2019 at 10:27 am
    A disappointing end to a great series. I was hooked on the Earth Children series from the beginning and it definitely sparked a keen interest in prehistoric humans (so much so that I visited a few caves in southern France when visiting this year) but this book fell completely flat. The repetition was nauseating! The same things described over and over AAAAND over again. Then the conflict of the story is poorly written and basically shows that none of the characters have developed in the slightest. Finally the resolution is a carbon copy of the time Ayla drank hallucinagenic roots with Mamoot in The Mammoth hunters. Auel could have done so much with this and I really wanted this to be great but it was just so so bad. Once you’ve read it go onto Goodreads and read through the reviews there to at least have a laugh at the reviews.
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  • Janice Bates
    •December 11, 2019 at 6:16 am
    I love the story of these people. The author spends so much time telling what happened in the previous books there is very little of the new tale. So many names and explaining titles is very boring! Ayla is sort of like Forrest Gump - responsible for every culture change.
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  • Melanie M
    •December 2, 2019 at 4:08 pm
    This book focused on describing paintings in cave walls more than a story. I found it challenging to be captivated. There were some good happenings but the story was too drawn out. I found the good parts didn't make up for the tedious descriptions of painted caves.
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  • Karen
    •November 28, 2019 at 11:38 pm
    Having read and reread all of the books and just finding this one after rereading all the others again, this was terrible. even more descriptive than the rest without the story actually going anywhere from the descriptions. Too much of the Mother's song over and over and over and over and over again. The maturity of characters reverting to childish stupid behavior instead of progressing as people do. Just all in all REALLY REALLY disappointing. Unsure if Auel actually wrote this one as well. Just seems so regurgitated and blah. Having a hard time finishing it and never had this problem with any of the other books.
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  • Alexander Zamisz
    •November 28, 2019 at 3:32 pm
    I started reading these books in the 80s and really fell in love with the characters and the whole story. I look at the earth children's series as one giant story with a wonderful ending the last book was not as exciting as the previous books but nonetheless I love a good ending yes I agree with Karen , that the mother story was a little over told but I just fast forwarded through it at times. Thank you so much Jean I will cherish these books forever.
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