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A review by maecaitlin
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautiful prose, yet the mix of POVs occasionally felt a bit cluttered. For my first reading, Mellors’ focalisation shifts drew away from the intimacy of Cleo/Frank’s relationship.
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Addiction
Moderate: Emotional abuse