The Clan of the Cave Bear vs The Mammoth Hunters: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Ayla, Epic literature, Prehistoric peoples, Women, Historical Fiction, Fiction

Cover of The Clan of the Cave Bear

The Clan of the Cave Bear Jean M. Auel · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.1 552 pages · ≈ 10 h 13 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Mammoth Hunters

The Mammoth Hunters Jean M. Auel · 1611 ★★★★☆ 4.0 645 pages · ≈ 11 h 57 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.1 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Clan of the Cave Bear is the easier read (Challenging), The Mammoth Hunters more demanding (Demanding).

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