Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls

Mrs. Caliban

Rachel Ingalls

125 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced
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In the tradition of The Shape of Water, this “perfect novel” of a housewife who begins a passionate affair with a sea monster is “something of a miracle” (The New Yorker).It all starts with the radio. Dorothy’s husband, Fred, has left for work, an...

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Moods

reflective 52%
emotional 49%
mysterious 45%
sad 43%
dark 35%
funny 29%
adventurous 20%
tense 16%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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