Reviews

Kleopatra i Frankenstein by Teresa Komłosz, Coco Mellors

ellereadsbooks's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

A highly entertaining read. I felt for Cleo. Wish frank was better. Everyone has so many flaws ! 

The writing made this book. It reminded me of the book thief. 

stefanyreadingbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

danamuses's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.5

silver_lining_in_a_book's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

We want because we’re wanting . Both senses of the word. The lacking and the longing, all rolled into one. The more you find yourself wanting, the more you want.

You know that feeling when an author manages to put into words the feelings that have been haunting you for years but you could never really express it to your therapist? That is something I felt constantly while reading this book. I will read anything my Coco Mellors simply because I love the writing and the emotional rollercoaster she takes the reader on.

On the other hand, I had a lot of issues with the glamorisation of

depression, self-harm (yes, that includes alcoholism and drug abuse) and suicide

. No, it is not artistic or quirky, please can we stop doing that?

addytunn's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0

maria_c's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

caitlinritchie's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

chelsearowe318's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

nealagrace's review against another edition

4.0

I think this is a 3.5 star read for me but I’m feeling generous so I rounded up! A lovely book that has all the best elements of contemporary fiction. Absolutely a book driven by characters and perspective, not much by plot, but sometimes that’s wonderful and more than enough :) Eleanor was I think the best writing and character in the whole novel and I wish I had a whole book of just her

jgruhn's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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