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Dr. Romance says: Intriguing, deceptively simple, satisfying
From the first sentence (which invokes prehistory) of this intriguing book, I was interested. When the plot developed into a parallel modern story, I was hooked. The writing is deceptively simple, bringing the setting and characters to life without distracting literary pyrotechniques. The story drew me along with pleasure, a great tale by an expert storyteller. I was both enjoying the journey, eager to discover what was around the next bend, while at the same time not wanting it to end. The characters live in two worlds. The prehistoric tribe, including protagonists Muta and Rami, are well-drawn and believable, living in harmony with their surroundings and the spirits. The modern archeologists who are searching for answers about a mysterious cave not only discover the secrets of the tribe, but also find themselves influenced in subtle ways. Within that fascinating scenario, we are treated to not one, but three powerful love stories. When I read a book, I want to care about the main characters, and to see those characters grow and learn from their struggles. I closed the last page of this book completely satisfied. What a great read.
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