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The fire that ate the mountain - A story of prehistoric times
When did a man first utter the words - “I love you” - to a woman? How far back into the distant murky past must we go to find the exact moment when a man first held a baby in his arms and felt that the deep emotional bonding of a man for a helpless newborn? When did prehistoric man & woman start thinking and acting like a family? Anbessa (Amharic for lion) and Umfazi (Zulu for woman) come from vastly different backgrounds. He was raised in a strong matriarchal society, while Umfazi grew up under the sternest of patriarchal control. Their diametrically differing upbringings cause severe disagreements concerning nearly every aspect of their day to day existence. However, after the birth of the baby, Caraga (Amharic for moon glow on water), they struggle to overcome their differences for the sake of the tiny little girl. Stranded alone, without the possibility of help, the three fight to exist and survive in a hostile world. As Caraga slowly grows from a helpless infant to a young girl, Anbessa and Umfazi begin to form a strong emotional attachment to each other. Those feelings intensify and mature until one day Anbessa holds Umfazi in his strong arms and proclaims what his heart has been telling him. Watching his precious Caraga mature is extremely hard on him, He wants to shield her, protect her, and keep her from danger. He sees her maturing and Anbessa finds that his feelings toward her are mixed. Caraga loves and idolizes her “Dada” but she is maturing into a young woman and her need to separate herself from him, to find her own identity, intensifies until there is open conflict.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2013
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December 9, 2018
Was a very exciting book . I am on the second book now "After the Fire That Ate the Mountain", and it is just as exciting as the first. Tells of all the lives from the first book and of new people and babies, and of course predators and fire. The new things they come up with is really interesting too.
July 13, 2019
I enjoyed it
The story moved quickly. The character development is well done. The new ways of thinking and problem solving for the characters less them to a new type of society.
The story moved quickly. The character development is well done. The new ways of thinking and problem solving for the characters less them to a new type of society.
January 18, 2015
Good read!
This was my first time reading Edward Wagner and I'm glad I did. While it seems that he could have used a better editor(quite a few literary mistakes). That being said it wasn't that big of a deal. The book itself was very enjoyable and the characters very likeable. The story line is a little predictable as far as "prehistoric" reads go and again no big deal. I look forward to reading more from Mr. Wagner and highly recommend this book. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was for the poor editing, but again definitely not worth passing on this one.
This was my first time reading Edward Wagner and I'm glad I did. While it seems that he could have used a better editor(quite a few literary mistakes). That being said it wasn't that big of a deal. The book itself was very enjoyable and the characters very likeable. The story line is a little predictable as far as "prehistoric" reads go and again no big deal. I look forward to reading more from Mr. Wagner and highly recommend this book. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was for the poor editing, but again definitely not worth passing on this one.
February 14, 2016
Prehistory brought to life
Edward tells a believable story and creates a captivating environment that keeps you wanting more. The way he introduces new species, both animal and man, and the development of tools and trappings that were used by prehistoric man shows a natural and credible progression of events. I can't wait to begin #2 in this series to see what adventures yet await this small but expanding band of prehistoric people on their journey across time.
Edward tells a believable story and creates a captivating environment that keeps you wanting more. The way he introduces new species, both animal and man, and the development of tools and trappings that were used by prehistoric man shows a natural and credible progression of events. I can't wait to begin #2 in this series to see what adventures yet await this small but expanding band of prehistoric people on their journey across time.
June 21, 2016
I Could Hardly Put this Book Down
I was glad that I was home from work and able to read for several hours a day. While we do not know for sure what was talked about in Paleolithic times, these scenarios make sense, and tell a good story. I will eventually buy all by this author.
I was glad that I was home from work and able to read for several hours a day. While we do not know for sure what was talked about in Paleolithic times, these scenarios make sense, and tell a good story. I will eventually buy all by this author.
June 21, 2016
So badly formatted that I could not read it.
The text was being cut off at the end of every page and the text on the next page made it obvious that there missing words. I sincerely hope the author reformats this book as I was really looking forward to reading it
The text was being cut off at the end of every page and the text on the next page made it obvious that there missing words. I sincerely hope the author reformats this book as I was really looking forward to reading it
October 11, 2016
Loved it
Was a good easy read , just enough romance to make it heart throbbing. Well written and is long enough to Make a paper back.
Was a good easy read , just enough romance to make it heart throbbing. Well written and is long enough to Make a paper back.
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