alfietdonnelly 's review for:

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

4.5

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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Devastating visceral and real, with a host of truly relatable peripheral characters and stories, a remarkable debut dive into contemporary prose.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship

Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, Suicide attempt