A review by jencreative
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Going to have to agree with others, this book is not worth the hype. Can’t believe it took 7 years to write.
The writing felt so all over the place and I was confused 80% of the time. So many different characters to remember but weren’t really described with much depth, in my opinion.
The whole “edgy and non typical” romance just didn’t work for me. I realise that the book is about that but the characters came across pretentious and boring. Some of the scenes were so random and very odd. Like the sugar glider??
The chapters were so long and felt like they went on forever. Don’t get me started on Eleanor’s chapters, the constant time jumps. I didn’t know who I was reading about and suddenly Frank is interested in her??
I’ve given two stars as it did get more interesting towards the end and I’m happy with frank and cleo’s ending.
Overall, I did struggle to get through this book. I was not excited at all to read it. I feel like I’ve forgotten most of the plot already. It was nearly a dnf but I wanted to finish it.
The writing felt so all over the place and I was confused 80% of the time. So many different characters to remember but weren’t really described with much depth, in my opinion.
The whole “edgy and non typical” romance just didn’t work for me. I realise that the book is about that but the characters came across pretentious and boring. Some of the scenes were so random and very odd. Like the sugar glider??
The chapters were so long and felt like they went on forever. Don’t get me started on Eleanor’s chapters, the constant time jumps. I didn’t know who I was reading about and suddenly Frank is interested in her??
I’ve given two stars as it did get more interesting towards the end and I’m happy with frank and cleo’s ending.
Overall, I did struggle to get through this book. I was not excited at all to read it. I feel like I’ve forgotten most of the plot already. It was nearly a dnf but I wanted to finish it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Animal death, and Alcoholism