Mrs. Caliban
Mrs. Caliban
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Suburban America • 1980s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls explores the life of a woman facing loneliness and dissatisfaction in her mundane suburban existence. Her world shifts when she encounters a mysterious sea creature who has escaped from a research facility, leading to unexpected events and self-discovery. The novel blends elements of fantasy and reality to examine personal transformation.
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Emotional
Fantastical
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rachel Ingalls' Mrs. Caliban artfully blends fantasy and reality, praised for its unique storytelling and emotional depth. Critics laud its exploration of love and loneliness, though some find its fantastical elements implausible. The novella's brevity is seen as both a strength, maintaining intrigue, and a weakness, leaving themes slightly underdeveloped.
Who Should Read Mrs. Caliban?
A reader who enjoys surreal tales blending domestic life with fantasy, akin to The Shape of Water, will be drawn to Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls. Fans of magical realism and themes of love and alienation, similar to The Metamorphosis or The Time Traveler's Wife, will find this novel captivating.
12,338 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Suburban America • 1980s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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