A review by jonathanlynch
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This read like a mix of You've Got Mail and Sex Education (Cleo gave off big Maeve energy) which created a nostalgic yet modern vibe I really appreciated. 
The ending was just okay because I was expecting a bit more, but overall the emotional weight of the story was beautiful and hauntingly familiar. I do wish the BIPOC characters didn't feel so whitewashed because I felt this book lacked any nuanced voices to counteract the very white problems this book focuses on. The character, Zoe, deserved more time to shine!
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