Caoutchouc is a novel about a young man named John Arthur Barry, who is struggling to make sense of his life. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in the Midwest, and he is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He is also dealing with the death of his father, and the fact that his mother is now living with another man. John's life is further complicated when he meets a mysterious woman named Caoutchouc. She is a French-Canadian woman who has come to the United States to find her missing brother. John and Caoutchouc form an unlikely bond, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, they discover secrets about their pasts, and learn to accept themselves and each other. Caoutchouc is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a story of hope and healing, and of finding one's place in the world. It is a story of friendship and family, and of learning to trust and believe in oneself.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 4 chapters