Aliens

"Aliens" by William McFee is a book set in the early 1900s, about the complicated sides of people, as viewed through relationships and how society works. The story centers on Mrs. Carville, a woman who piques the interest of her neighbors, causing them to wonder who she is and her relation to a mysterious man. Readers are introduced to Mrs. Carville, who is observed by her neighbors and as they question her identity and how she lives. They notice her traditional Italian heating device, highlighting the differences between her and their American lifestyle. As they talk about her family and question where her husband is, the neighbors show their own dreams, biases, and how the society affects their views of Mrs. Carville, setting the scene for tales about relationships and identity.