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The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children, #2)

Sandra Burr, Jean M. Auel
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The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Sandra Burr, Jean M. Auel

The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children, #2)

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

564

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ice Age Europe

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Valley of Horses by Sandra Burr and Jean M. Auel follows Ayla, a young woman separated from her clan, as she struggles to survive alone in a prehistoric world. Themes include survival, self-discovery, and developing relationships. This story is set within the Earth's Children series and delves deeply into Ayla's adventures and growth.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

100,981 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for The Valley of Horses by Sandra Burr and Jean M. Auel highlight Auel's rich world-building and detailed prehistoric setting. Readers praise Burr's engaging narration. However, some found the pacing slow and character development lacking. Overall, the novel combines historical intrigue with compelling storytelling but may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children, #2)?

Readers who relish prehistoric fiction and vivid depictions of early human life will enjoy The Valley of Horses by Sandra Burr and Jean M. Auel. Fans of Auel's previous work, The Clan of the Cave Bear, or Jean M. Auel's entire Earth's Children series, as well as lovers of Jean M. Auel's meticulous research and world-building akin to The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, will find this novel compelling.

4.3

100,981 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

564

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ice Age Europe

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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