Mrs Caliban

Mrs Caliban

1982 • 128 pages

Ratings12

Average rating3.5

15

Obviously, if you've read the synopsis you know some suspension of belief is needed. This novella has drawn comparisons to The Shape of Water. Also, human/beast love seems to pretty popular in Amazon pulp. Well, this was written in the early 80s so don't expect all of the same tropes.

At first glance, this novella is a gimmicky romance novel. However, it's deeper than that. As the story evolves, themes such as grief, friendship, adult relationships, gender roles, and more are explored. I was very impressed overall.

September 17, 2023