creatures of will and temper by molly tanzer

Dorina and Evadne symbolize two generations – one is willing to embrace it, the other is unwittingly angered about it, and although she’d like to go with it, she can’t shake propriety. The intersection of the 19th and 20th century: challenges ideas of class, dress and society, especially regarding women and sexual orientation, or just societal norms. There’s no pathos about characters being queer (“look! I’m being diverse just to be diverse!” – you know what I’m talking about, some books do this). I can’t tell you whether the quality of the rep was good or not cause it falls out of my realm of experience, but all I know is that these characters were a pleasure to read. Truly in Oscar Wilde’s tradition! Most of the characters are queer in this book, and very vibrantly and enjoyably so! It really works for them. Queer In The 19th Century And Not Bothered

(Wrong story, I know! But the GIF totally works!) You can’t pick a side between Evadne and Dorina, and that’s the charm of it. It’s very objective, doesn’t demonize or defend either of them either, does not judge. What’s amazing is that they are basically polar opposites, and the author does a great job representing both of their points of view! Which means, it presents both of their hurts and complaints about the other, and does not defend either one. The story is told in the third person, but between two perspectives – Dorina and Evadne’s.

Also, with impeccable style and fabulousness! The Sisters’ Clashing Characters Propel The Story This story is about so many things! Love, passion of life, passion in general… Appreciation of beauty, and even just finding yourself. Over a disagreement, they both get marched off to London to visit their uncle, where they meed Lady Henry, who is quite progressive for her time, and… Well, is a diabolist (it means, summons demons). Two sisters, Evadne and Dorina could not be more different from each other – Evadne is homely, but strong, loves fencing and is a simple person, while Dorina is a beauty, brimming with life and hoping to experience everything passionately.

But it’s also very different! First of all, the main characters are girls. Check out on Goodreads Get at Book DepositoryĮssentially, it’s a retelling of Dorian Gray.

Creatures of will and temper by molly tanzer