From Publishers Weekly
Noted paleontologist Kurten is the author of the well-received Dance of the Tiger, a novel of the prehistoric Ice Age. This book continues the fateful encounter between the peaceful Neanderthal and newly emergent Homo sapiens cultures, enlivened by Kurten's artful sociological and historical conjecture and his intriguing speculations on the reason Neanderthal man mysteriously disappeared. The Homo sapiens hunter, Tiger, has married into a Neanderthal community. When his brother is critically injured, Tiger is forced to send his favorite son, Whitespear, on a quest to bring back a healer. Whitespear travels through unknown territory, encountering bigotry in the alien settlements he passes through, and falling in love with two women with whom his fate becomes entwined. His sister Avens follows her own destiny, becoming estranged from Whitespear, and when brother and sister meet again, tragedy ensues. Kurten combines his scholarly understanding with the vivid imagination of a novelistto produce a story that is convincing, authoritative and entertaining.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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From Library Journal
The successor to Dance of the Tiger continues the story of Neanderthal meeting Cro-Magnon, contrasting the two societies and showing how they might have lived together before Neanderthal man disappeared. Tiger, hero of the first book, reappears, as do wife Veyde and others. When Tiger's brother is critically wounded, Tiger's son Whitespear must search for a powerful shaman to heal him. His journey provides the framework for examining facets of prehistoric life: trade, the training of shamans, hunting, courtship. The result is a rather meandering plot. Narrative tension is supplied when some Neanderthals realize how Cro-Magnon man is supplanting them; Whitespear's childhood friend Avens leads an abortive revolt. A low-key, serious effort, recommended for readers interested in anthropology. Beth Ann Mills, New Rochelle P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
