Reviews with content warning for Alcoholism - Cleópatra e Frankenstein

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Cleópatra e Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

950 reviews

zarahdino29's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

AHHH loved this and needed this! Ive been in the craziest reading slump and this really helped. The characters had such debth and I really felt connected to everyone despite spending so little time with each. I usually get turned off by books that force multiple stories onto me because I feel like they take away from the main characters or lack focus but with this.. I want to know more about every character.

The moment Eleanor got introduced I actively had to put the book down because I was so shocked by the change in writing style. Was she the narrator the whole time? I know shes a writer but this part confused and intrigued me. I still don't know the answer but this concept of changing perspectives for only a single character, which you would assume to be irrelevant is really cool. I was so upset about frank's behavior and I absolutely saw the divorce coming but it still me hit me like a brick when it happened.

This book encompasses the expereince of being a woman just trying to survive a shitty relationship so well and it really shows the cruel twists of fate. Would definetely recommend

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emmabrwn's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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strawberryjammm's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Each chapter was always engaging and didn’t have a dry/slow moment. You get to see different perspectives from different characters. Description details were easy to understand and imagine. After reading, I understand why this book became a best seller.

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phoebealittle's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

It enraged me that the entire book was told in third person except for the chapters narrated by a side character. There was nothing at all in the book to justify this choice. The most interesting characters in the book were cast aside and left with unsatisfying conclusions in favor of the self pitying perspectives of the winey main characters.

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aerimz's review against another edition

4.5

emotional medium-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

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

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ashleylaroo's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book had a bit of a slow buy in character wise. I felt them all to be a little unbearable. As time goes on, I began to feel an attachment to them as their stories deepened. I loved how the narrative took different perspectives. The writing was poetic and even humorous at times. By the end, this was a story of triumph, resilience, and contentment even when there is unrest with a bit of a love letter to female relationships.

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readwithsabs's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny relaxing sad 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

This is the second time I have read this book and I love it just as much.

Mellows is an extremely gifted writer.

She had me captivated at every single page/chapter.

I adored the wit throughout the book.

I enjoyed the unraveled, complexities she explored in the relationship between Cleo and Frank.

She tackled many themes confidenly and with sensitivity.

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