Frieda Westphalen’s Reviews > Cleopatra and Frankenstein > Status Update

I feel like the Book could've been called The Hungry Heart.
It's not that much about Cleo and Frank, and what I love about it while reading is how miserable everyone is and how totally different the people around see them.
That reminds me a little of Girl, Woman, Other. I was so surprised by how different the characters seemed, depending on the perspective.
Everyone is so loveable and pitiful.

Don't read page 186 if you don't want to ruin your day!
WHY? I'm crying.

"Could have gone better but definitely could have gone worse, is my honest appraisal of that meeting as I throw up in the bathroom stall."

"Since I am dateless and childless, it should be easy for me..."

"Okay, so I am not beautiful or blond or British. But I can make jokes, be nice to your mother, and give a decent blow job. That's what I got."

"I should have my own household appliances with their own self-esteem issues."

"His gaze slides over me like he's scanning a news article he has realized too late is of no interest to him but must somehow finish."
I do relate...

After reading about beautiful, sad people, being introduced to Eleanor is like a breath of fresh air. I love her!