A review of “Some Tame Gazelle” in 100 words by Catherine Stover
For a British novel that was published in 1950, the plot is surprising, and perhaps subversive: two unmarried sisters decline marriage proposals and live happily ever after. What! Why did they do that? Were the men were unsuitable? No! A rich count, an important Bishop, and an amusing librarian — all admirable and likeable in their own ways — but unnecessary, somehow. These women enjoy the company of men, and, in fact, hope to someday find their perfect matches. For the moment, though, they relish their independence. In 1950, this novel was ahead of its time in showing happy women who prefer being single.
Work cited:
Pym, Barbara. Some Tame Gazelle. Open Road Integrated Media, 2013 edition, p. 114.