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Cleopatra and Frankenstein
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Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors follows the turbulent relationship between Cleo, a 24-year-old artist, and Frank, a 45-year-old advertising director, who marry for convenience but develop genuine love amidst personal and financial struggles, complicated friendships, and infidelity in glittery yet decaying Manhattan. The book includes discussions of drug abuse and death by suicide.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors explores themes of love and relationships with strikingly real characters and witty dialogue. Readers praise its emotional depth and engaging narrative style, though some criticize its pacing and complex subplots. Overall, it offers a compelling and thought-provoking read that resonates deeply, despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read Cleopatra and Frankenstein?
A reader who enjoys Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors is likely drawn to contemporary, character-driven stories with complex relationships and emotional depth. Similar to Sally Rooney's Normal People and André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name, they appreciate nuanced explorations of love, identity, and personal growth.
155,724 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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