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Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

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maddisonmicetick's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

this book wrecked me. i love the way Coco Mellors writes, it really feels like a painting in your mind with how vividly she describes scenes, places, and characters. somehow every character is deeply insufferable and annoying, but still sympathetic and ultimately someone i rooted for (except frank, he deserved the electric chair!!). the last few moments before the final chapter got a little slow for me personally, but i think the end tied everything together in a sad yet perfect way. my fav book of the year by far!

bog_gorb's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

gala25's review

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4.0

I don’t know if is 4 stars, but the truth is the I NEVER cried that much whit any book .
It destroyed me emotionally.

amyva's review

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5.0

This gave me gorgeous girly Passion Dream Book by Whitney Otto serotonin

lib_505's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

mstall_'s review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by
Coco Mellors is a captivating story about relationship, wounding choice, agency, and growing up. The story follows two central characters, Cleo and Frank, who meet one New Year’s Eve night in New York and decide a few short months later to get married. As they set off in their new life they feel nothing but hope and excitement for the future. However, they’re not truly prepared for the upheavals life will offer them. Frank’s drinking becomes more and more problematic and Cole’s depression worsens and worsens. Thus follows the story of how these two people’s relationship impacts not only themselves but everyone else is their life, like ripples from a pebble thrown in a pond.

Cleopatra and Frankenstein is a testament to relationships that we know are not working, but because we are fearful and ashamed, we refuse to let go. It is a 300 and some odd page encouragement to release things in your life that do not fit anymore so that something earth shattering can arrive.

Coco Mellors’ writing is witty and quick — every sentence is meaningful. The plot is intricately woven in such a way that you find yourself giddy when a small Easter egg pops up. The pacing for such a heavy character driven story is absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!