The Clan of the Cave Bear vs The Shelters of Stone: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Ayla, Prehistoric peoples, 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 Shelters of Stone

The Shelters of Stone Jean M. Auel · 2001 ★★★★☆ 3.9 791 pages · ≈ 14 h 39 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Clan of the Cave Bear higher: 4.1 vs 3.9 from 287543 votes.
The Clan of the Cave Bear is the quicker read — about 10 hours vs 14 for The Shelters of Stone.
The Shelters of Stone is the easier read (Moderate), The Clan of the Cave Bear more demanding (Challenging).

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