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Cleópatra e Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“When the darkest part of you meets the darkest part of me, it creates light.” 

I was here thinking this was a romance, oh boy was I wrong. This book was recommended by a friend of mine when I asked her to lend me a book that is "within my comfort zone". The first chapter literally shows their meet-cute and the second chapter shows their wedding, so I definitely thought this was a romance book. Oh little did I know that I'll be along for a ride. A ride in between several characters but focused on the two main characters - Cleo and Frank. We do have other point of view from their friends and family and to be honest, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It showed what they are doing and thinking during the time Cleo and Frank are exploring their relationship. Of course, it's not like I love all point of views *ehem ehem*. At some point, I was even judging every character I came across but by the end of the book, there are some endings that I enjoyed.

So Cleo and Frank, two people who met in a convenience store and ended up getting married a few months after. A whirlwind of events occurred that simultaneously ended up breaking my heart. I'll miss them both, to be honest. It was a...insightful read.

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Strong character development: Yes
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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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“…the most important skill a person could have, the ability to feel as another feels.”

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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