Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls

Mrs. Caliban

Rachel Ingalls

116 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

In the quiet suburbs, while Dorothy is doing chores and waiting for her husband to come home from work, not in the least anticipating romance, she hears a strange radio announcement about a monster who has just escaped from the Institute for Ocean...

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Moods

reflective 53%
mysterious 48%
emotional 46%
sad 44%
dark 35%
funny 28%
adventurous 19%
tense 17%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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