Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Cleopatra e Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

496 reviews

ktay36's review against another edition

challenging 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm

alexandra__rae's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Self harm, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt

oliviastieler's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

lotzoflolzz's review against another edition

fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Addiction

livpaige93's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Self harm

Moderate: Suicide and Animal death

julianaparra's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Suicide, Self harm, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Drug use

sannesbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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

4.0

For me this was a fast and easy read. I liked the vived atmosphere of New York. I also liked the characters, especially Cleo. You will not only read about Cleo's and Frank's point of views but also from their friends point of views. These are all troubled and complex characters, and I enjoyed reading from their point of views. However, I didn't enjoy reading from Eleanor's point of view. Her point of view was also differently written than all the other characters, which did not work for me and her story felt boring to read about.

There were also some relatable quotes and funny moments even though the story was quite emotional and dark. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Self harm, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent

delaneydunster's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Drug abuse, and Addiction

marianajosefa's review against another edition

dark funny reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

kaithebookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

Didn’t want to say bye to Cleo and Frank at the end of this… I’ve come to appreciate their flaws and the story/plot itself was divine and hard to read at the same time. I hate to admit it, but I did not like Quentin or Eleanor’s characters. I just did not resonate and I found myself yawning with Eleanor’s pov. It might just be due to the way her story was set up - felt mechanical. Other than that, she did grow on me towards the end. Coco is a genius - please bless us with more books 🥹

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt