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The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, #3)

Jean M. Auel
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The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

688

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ice Age Europe

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Jean M. Auel's The Mammoth Hunters follows Ayla, a young woman raised by a different species, as she joins a new group and learns to navigate complex social dynamics. Set in prehistoric times, the novel emphasizes relationships, survival skills, and cultural exchange. It is the third book in the Earth's Children series.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

80,767 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Jean M. Auel’s The Mammoth Hunters highlight the book's vivid prehistoric setting and meticulous research, appealing to fans of detailed historical fiction. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the romantic subplot underwhelming. Overall, the novel's rich context and immersive world-building receive praise, though the narrative's pacing may not suit all tastes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mammoth Hunters (Earth's Children, #3)?

Readers who enjoy richly detailed prehistoric fiction with strong female protagonists will be captivated by The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel. Fans of Clan of the Cave Bear or The Clan of the Cave Bear series will find the same immersive experience in this novel, blending archaeological insight with dramatic storytelling.

4.3

80,767 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

688

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ice Age Europe

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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