Prehistoric mankind or rather womankind gives a feminist punch. After reading this story you’ll ask yourself: ‘what the heck happened to female power?’ Battle of the sexes begins early.
This is the second book in the author’s The Crossroads Trilogy and it was a roller coaster of a ride. We follow Xhosa and her People as they escape the Big Heads and set off to find a new home. They try to avoid dangerous animals, other humanoids and the unpredictability of Mother Nature, however, there is something more perilous within her own People than Xhosa expected.
J. Murray’s attention to the landscape is a tribute to her research to a period of time that is long gone. The setting adds to the danger and atmosphere of the story, especially when events change, and a twist in character development. I did enjoy this element to the storyline, it added anticipation and made it difficult to put the book down.
The extra characters and the addition of a new tribe enhances the storyline and how the People adjust to new individuals that occur in groups and learning new skills. I particularly enjoyed the journey of Xhosa’s People, and felt as if I was there with them, tasting the food they ate, the water they drank and trembling at the freezing temperatures encountered while travelling across the mountains.
Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a particular interest in our world’s prehistory and development should read this book. I’ve learnt more about the landscape and the hardships, and really appreciated how the People and Xhosa went about their lives, losing close companions, all of which was part of their normal experiences. Now, that is resilience! Where did we go wrong?
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