Sweet Tooth

Main Characters and Their Development

• Serena Frome — the protagonist, a young woman working for British intelligence. She is passionate about literature and is tasked with monitoring the writer Thomas Haley. During her assignment, she falls in love with him, leading to an internal conflict between her professional duties and personal feelings. Serena evolves from a naive and romantic girl to a more mature and aware woman, understanding the complexity of human relationships and moral dilemmas.
• Thomas Haley — a talented writer under Serena's surveillance. He is unaware of her true role and genuinely falls in love with her. Thomas is a man with deep literary ambitions and a complex inner world. His development is tied to the revelation of the truth about Serena and the realization of the manipulations he was subjected to.
• Tony Cavanagh — Serena's superior in intelligence, who assigns her to monitor Thomas. He represents the typical bureaucratic system figure, focused solely on results and following orders. His character undergoes no significant changes, remaining true to his principles and methods.
• Max Greatrex — Serena's colleague, also working in intelligence. He shows interest in Serena and tries to win her attention. Max is someone who strives for success and recognition in his career, but his attempts to win Serena remain unsuccessful.