A review by alfietdonnelly
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

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

4.5

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

Minor: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, and Transphobia