ashleylaroo 's review for:

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

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

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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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt