A review by olitro
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

Exceptionally well written with really poignant summations of life and love. All in all though I’m not sure what to make of this book. Overall, I did enjoy reading it but I’ve come to the end confused. Why was Eleanor written in first person? Because she’s the most self-assured character? The whole journey for Frank is a bit confusing to me. I’m really rooting for Cleo in her new life, she deserves to find peace. 

Quentin made me angry. So incredibly angry. I think the only character I even remotely liked was Santiago who seems so sweet and hoping for the best. 

Have to ponder this more. 
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