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.

Am I supposed to root for Eleanor?
Am I supposed to love her?

"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!