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A review by chainsawheartbooks
Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I’m honestly not even sure what to say.
Was this a good insight into certain gender roles and the thoughts people have when their lives become almost stagnant? Yes.
Did I enjoy it? Not really.
The first half was much better than the latter, which felt more like I was just witnessing the protagonist wander between places, and I think there’s certainly an audience for this book, I just don’t think I fall into it.
I will say, however, that it was well written; Ingalls knew how to craft a character while letting the plot follow the person, as opposed to the other way around.
Was this a good insight into certain gender roles and the thoughts people have when their lives become almost stagnant? Yes.
Did I enjoy it? Not really.
The first half was much better than the latter, which felt more like I was just witnessing the protagonist wander between places, and I think there’s certainly an audience for this book, I just don’t think I fall into it.
I will say, however, that it was well written; Ingalls knew how to craft a character while letting the plot follow the person, as opposed to the other way around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship